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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 602.03, 897.65 and 591.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 602.03, 897.65 and 591.09 is: 881.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    602.03 : 897.65 = 591.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    602.03/897.65 = 591.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    602.03x = 897.65 × 591.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    602.03x = 530,588.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 530,588.98/602.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 881.34

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