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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.76, 903.54 and 587.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.76, 903.54 and 587.54 is: 876.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.76 : 903.54 = 587.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.76/903.54 = 587.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.76x = 903.54 × 587.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.76x = 530,861.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 530,861.37/605.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 876.36

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