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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 606.72, 841.07 and 573.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 606.72, 841.07 and 573.88 is: 795.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    606.72 : 841.07 = 573.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    606.72/841.07 = 573.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    606.72x = 841.07 × 573.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    606.72x = 482,673.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 482,673.25/606.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 795.55

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