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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.12, 903.04 and 589.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.12, 903.04 and 589.76 is: 880.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.12 : 903.04 = 589.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.12/903.04 = 589.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.12x = 903.04 × 589.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.12x = 532,576.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 532,576.87/605.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 880.12

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