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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601.75, 830.55 and 512.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601.75, 830.55 and 512.92 is: 707.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601.75 : 830.55 = 512.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601.75/830.55 = 512.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601.75x = 830.55 × 512.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601.75x = 426,005.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,005.71/601.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 707.94

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