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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.26, 902.80 and 587.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.26, 902.80 and 587.04 is: 875.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.26 : 902.80 = 587.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.26/902.80 = 587.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.26x = 902.80 × 587.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.26x = 529,979.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 529,979.71/605.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 875.62

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