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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.33, 837.11 and 594.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.33, 837.11 and 594.40 is: 821.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.33 : 837.11 = 594.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.33/837.11 = 594.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.33x = 837.11 × 594.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.33x = 497,578.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 497,578.18/605.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 821.99

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