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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601.05, 828.96 and 531.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601.05, 828.96 and 531.18 is: 732.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601.05 : 828.96 = 531.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601.05/828.96 = 531.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601.05x = 828.96 × 531.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601.05x = 440,326.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,326.97/601.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 732.60

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