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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 606.83, 835.91 and 568.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 606.83, 835.91 and 568.55 is: 783.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    606.83 : 835.91 = 568.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    606.83/835.91 = 568.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    606.83x = 835.91 × 568.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    606.83x = 475,249.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 475,249.61/606.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 783.17

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