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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.19, 907.01 and 586.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.19, 907.01 and 586.94 is: 875.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.19 : 907.01 = 586.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.19/907.01 = 586.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.19x = 907.01 × 586.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.19x = 532,352.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 532,352.98/608.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 875.31

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