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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 607.40, 911.10 and 573.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 607.40, 911.10 and 573.80 is: 860.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    607.40 : 911.10 = 573.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    607.40/911.10 = 573.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    607.40x = 911.10 × 573.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    607.40x = 522,789.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,789.18/607.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 860.70

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