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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601.89, 829.56 and 534.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601.89, 829.56 and 534.03 is: 736.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601.89 : 829.56 = 534.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601.89/829.56 = 534.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601.89x = 829.56 × 534.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601.89x = 443,009.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,009.93/601.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 736.03

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