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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601.30, 830.19 and 559.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601.30, 830.19 and 559.95 is: 773.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601.30 : 830.19 = 559.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601.30/830.19 = 559.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601.30x = 830.19 × 559.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601.30x = 464,864.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,864.89/601.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 773.10

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