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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.26, 837.30 and 583.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.26, 837.30 and 583.39 is: 807.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.26 : 837.30 = 583.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.26/837.30 = 583.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.26x = 837.30 × 583.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.26x = 488,472.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 488,472.45/605.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 807.05

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