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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 607.17, 836.42 and 585.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 607.17, 836.42 and 585.57 is: 806.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    607.17 : 836.42 = 585.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    607.17/836.42 = 585.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    607.17x = 836.42 × 585.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    607.17x = 489,779.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,779.53/607.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 806.66

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