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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.64, 909.66 and 587.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.64, 909.66 and 587.24 is: 882.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.64 : 909.66 = 587.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.64/909.66 = 587.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.64x = 909.66 × 587.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.64x = 534,188.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 534,188.74/605.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 882.02

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