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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601.17, 828.97 and 545.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601.17, 828.97 and 545.88 is: 752.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601.17 : 828.97 = 545.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601.17/828.97 = 545.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601.17x = 828.97 × 545.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601.17x = 452,518.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,518.14/601.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 752.73

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