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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 607.02, 832.13 and 595.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 607.02, 832.13 and 595.98 is: 816.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    607.02 : 832.13 = 595.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    607.02/832.13 = 595.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    607.02x = 832.13 × 595.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    607.02x = 495,929.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 495,929.86/607.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 816.99

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