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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 607.79, 912.90 and 553.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 607.79, 912.90 and 553.52 is: 831.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    607.79 : 912.90 = 553.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    607.79/912.90 = 553.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    607.79x = 912.90 × 553.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    607.79x = 505,301.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 505,301.08/607.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 831.38

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