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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.21, 832.77 and 587.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.21, 832.77 and 587.16 is: 807.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.21 : 832.77 = 587.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.21/832.77 = 587.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.21x = 832.77 × 587.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.21x = 488,969.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 488,969.23/605.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 807.93

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