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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 602.40, 832.92 and 593.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 602.40, 832.92 and 593.10 is: 820.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    602.40 : 832.92 = 593.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    602.40/832.92 = 593.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    602.40x = 832.92 × 593.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    602.40x = 494,004.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 494,004.85/602.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 820.06

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