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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601.43, 829.34 and 535.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601.43, 829.34 and 535.11 is: 737.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601.43 : 829.34 = 535.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601.43/829.34 = 535.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601.43x = 829.34 × 535.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601.43x = 443,784.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,784.35/601.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 737.89

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