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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 607.69, 838.68 and 588.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 607.69, 838.68 and 588.55 is: 812.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    607.69 : 838.68 = 588.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    607.69/838.68 = 588.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    607.69x = 838.68 × 588.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    607.69x = 493,605.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 493,605.11/607.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 812.26

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