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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 607.76, 912.36 and 583.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 607.76, 912.36 and 583.01 is: 875.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    607.76 : 912.36 = 583.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    607.76/912.36 = 583.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    607.76x = 912.36 × 583.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    607.76x = 531,912.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 531,912.63/607.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 875.20

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