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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 607.90, 910.74 and 585.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 607.90, 910.74 and 585.40 is: 877.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    607.90 : 910.74 = 585.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    607.90/910.74 = 585.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    607.90x = 910.74 × 585.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    607.90x = 533,147.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 533,147.20/607.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 877.03

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