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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.79, 907.32 and 592.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.79, 907.32 and 592.11 is: 886.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.79 : 907.32 = 592.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.79/907.32 = 592.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.79x = 907.32 × 592.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.79x = 537,233.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 537,233.25/605.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 886.83

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