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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.88, 903.80 and 597.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.88, 903.80 and 597.96 is: 891.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.88 : 903.80 = 597.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.88/903.80 = 597.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.88x = 903.80 × 597.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.88x = 540,437.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,437.74/605.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 891.99

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