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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 607.72, 837.30 and 577.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 607.72, 837.30 and 577.48 is: 795.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    607.72 : 837.30 = 577.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    607.72/837.30 = 577.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    607.72x = 837.30 × 577.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    607.72x = 483,524.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 483,524.00/607.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 795.64

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