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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 606.83, 839.18 and 595.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 606.83, 839.18 and 595.90 is: 824.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    606.83 : 839.18 = 595.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    606.83/839.18 = 595.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    606.83x = 839.18 × 595.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    606.83x = 500,067.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 500,067.36/606.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 824.06

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