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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 607.97, 837.32 and 576.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 607.97, 837.32 and 576.69 is: 794.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    607.97 : 837.32 = 576.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    607.97/837.32 = 576.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    607.97x = 837.32 × 576.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    607.97x = 482,867.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 482,867.00/607.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 794.23

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