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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 607.36, 831.71 and 574.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 607.36, 831.71 and 574.06 is: 786.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    607.36 : 831.71 = 574.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    607.36/831.71 = 574.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    607.36x = 831.71 × 574.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    607.36x = 477,451.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 477,451.44/607.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 786.11

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