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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601.70, 902.55 and 583.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601.70, 902.55 and 583.70 is: 875.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601.70 : 902.55 = 583.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601.70/902.55 = 583.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601.70x = 902.55 × 583.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601.70x = 526,818.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,818.44/601.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 875.55

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