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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 607.71, 841.80 and 595.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 607.71, 841.80 and 595.40 is: 824.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    607.71 : 841.80 = 595.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    607.71/841.80 = 595.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    607.71x = 841.80 × 595.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    607.71x = 501,207.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 501,207.72/607.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 824.75

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