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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.26, 901.80 and 599.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.26, 901.80 and 599.19 is: 892.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.26 : 901.80 = 599.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.26/901.80 = 599.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.26x = 901.80 × 599.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.26x = 540,349.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,349.54/605.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 892.76

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