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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 607.62, 836.69 and 593.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 607.62, 836.69 and 593.94 is: 817.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    607.62 : 836.69 = 593.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    607.62/836.69 = 593.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    607.62x = 836.69 × 593.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    607.62x = 496,940.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 496,940.69/607.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 817.85

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