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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.72, 824.52 and 533.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.72, 824.52 and 533.76 is: 732.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.72 : 824.52 = 533.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.72/824.52 = 533.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.72x = 824.52 × 533.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.72x = 440,095.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,095.80/600.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 732.61

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