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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601.92, 830.16 and 544.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601.92, 830.16 and 544.32 is: 750.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601.92 : 830.16 = 544.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601.92/830.16 = 544.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601.92x = 830.16 × 544.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601.92x = 451,872.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,872.69/601.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 750.72

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