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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 607.96, 906.61 and 574.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 607.96, 906.61 and 574.62 is: 856.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    607.96 : 906.61 = 574.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    607.96/906.61 = 574.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    607.96x = 906.61 × 574.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    607.96x = 520,956.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520,956.24/607.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 856.89

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