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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 607.54, 837.66 and 503.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 607.54, 837.66 and 503.06 is: 693.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    607.54 : 837.66 = 503.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    607.54/837.66 = 503.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    607.54x = 837.66 × 503.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    607.54x = 421,393.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 421,393.24/607.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 693.61

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