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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 606, 903.97 and 585.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 606, 903.97 and 585.75 is: 873.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    606 : 903.97 = 585.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    606/903.97 = 585.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    606x = 903.97 × 585.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    606x = 529,501.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 529,501.22/606
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 873.76

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