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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 607.56, 905.30 and 587.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 607.56, 905.30 and 587.94 is: 876.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    607.56 : 905.30 = 587.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    607.56/905.30 = 587.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    607.56x = 905.30 × 587.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    607.56x = 532,262.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 532,262.08/607.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 876.07

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