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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 606.69, 837.30 and 587.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 606.69, 837.30 and 587.55 is: 810.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    606.69 : 837.30 = 587.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    606.69/837.30 = 587.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    606.69x = 837.30 × 587.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    606.69x = 491,960.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 491,960.96/606.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 810.89

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