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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 606.71, 839.01 and 595.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 606.71, 839.01 and 595.77 is: 823.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    606.71 : 839.01 = 595.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    606.71/839.01 = 595.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    606.71x = 839.01 × 595.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    606.71x = 499,856.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 499,856.99/606.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 823.89

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