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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 607.80, 912.06 and 581.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 607.80, 912.06 and 581.70 is: 872.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    607.80 : 912.06 = 581.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    607.80/912.06 = 581.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    607.80x = 912.06 × 581.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    607.80x = 530,545.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 530,545.30/607.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 872.89

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