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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.90, 907.74 and 583.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.90, 907.74 and 583.40 is: 874.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.90 : 907.74 = 583.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.90/907.74 = 583.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.90x = 907.74 × 583.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.90x = 529,570.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 529,570.98/605.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 874.03

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