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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 606.90, 908.55 and 586.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 606.90, 908.55 and 586.17 is: 877.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    606.90 : 908.55 = 586.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    606.90/908.55 = 586.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    606.90x = 908.55 × 586.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    606.90x = 532,564.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 532,564.75/606.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 877.52

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