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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 607.24, 834.05 and 595.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 607.24, 834.05 and 595.72 is: 818.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    607.24 : 834.05 = 595.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    607.24/834.05 = 595.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    607.24x = 834.05 × 595.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    607.24x = 496,860.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 496,860.27/607.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 818.23

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