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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 607.29, 839.10 and 591.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 607.29, 839.10 and 591.74 is: 817.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    607.29 : 839.10 = 591.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    607.29/839.10 = 591.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    607.29x = 839.10 × 591.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    607.29x = 496,521.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 496,521.88/607.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 817.60

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