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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.26, 835.92 and 582.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.26, 835.92 and 582.39 is: 805.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.26 : 835.92 = 582.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.26/835.92 = 582.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.26x = 835.92 × 582.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.26x = 486,831.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 486,831.45/604.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 805.67

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