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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601.80, 828.52 and 524.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601.80, 828.52 and 524.17 is: 721.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601.80 : 828.52 = 524.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601.80/828.52 = 524.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601.80x = 828.52 × 524.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601.80x = 434,285.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 434,285.33/601.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 721.64

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