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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 606.56, 903.81 and 586.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 606.56, 903.81 and 586.94 is: 874.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    606.56 : 903.81 = 586.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    606.56/903.81 = 586.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    606.56x = 903.81 × 586.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    606.56x = 530,479.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 530,479.31/606.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 874.57

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