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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 606.20, 907.76 and 550.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 606.20, 907.76 and 550.71 is: 824.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    606.20 : 907.76 = 550.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    606.20/907.76 = 550.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    606.20x = 907.76 × 550.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    606.20x = 499,909.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 499,909.76/606.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 824.67

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