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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 607.68, 842.04 and 594.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 607.68, 842.04 and 594.72 is: 824.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    607.68 : 842.04 = 594.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    607.68/842.04 = 594.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    607.68x = 842.04 × 594.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    607.68x = 500,778.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 500,778.03/607.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 824.08

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