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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 607.24, 837.90 and 586.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 607.24, 837.90 and 586.48 is: 809.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    607.24 : 837.90 = 586.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    607.24/837.90 = 586.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    607.24x = 837.90 × 586.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    607.24x = 491,411.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 491,411.59/607.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 809.25

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