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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662.52, 912.06 and 607.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 662.52, 912.06 and 607.80 is: 836.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662.52 : 912.06 = 607.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662.52/912.06 = 607.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662.52x = 912.06 × 607.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662.52x = 554,350.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 554,350.07/662.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 836.73

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