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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.72, 828.38 and 534.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.72, 828.38 and 534.12 is: 736.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.72 : 828.38 = 534.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.72/828.38 = 534.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.72x = 828.38 × 534.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.72x = 442,450.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,450.18/600.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 736.54

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