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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 607.19, 838.00 and 588.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 607.19, 838.00 and 588.06 is: 811.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    607.19 : 838.00 = 588.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    607.19/838.00 = 588.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    607.19x = 838.00 × 588.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    607.19x = 492,787.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 492,787.15/607.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 811.59

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