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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 607.88, 911.87 and 175.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 607.88, 911.87 and 175.07 is: 262.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    607.88 : 911.87 = 175.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    607.88/911.87 = 175.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    607.88x = 911.87 × 175.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    607.88x = 159,635.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,635.65/607.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.61

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