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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 607.87, 839.46 and 504.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 607.87, 839.46 and 504.01 is: 696.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    607.87 : 839.46 = 504.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    607.87/839.46 = 504.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    607.87x = 839.46 × 504.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    607.87x = 423,096.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,096.23/607.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 696.03

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