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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 607.56, 912.59 and 578.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 607.56, 912.59 and 578.07 is: 868.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    607.56 : 912.59 = 578.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    607.56/912.59 = 578.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    607.56x = 912.59 × 578.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    607.56x = 527,540.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,540.90/607.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 868.29

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