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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 603.83, 835.04 and 592.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 603.83, 835.04 and 592.90 is: 819.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    603.83 : 835.04 = 592.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    603.83/835.04 = 592.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    603.83x = 835.04 × 592.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    603.83x = 495,095.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 495,095.22/603.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 819.92

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