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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 602.43, 830.72 and 536.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 602.43, 830.72 and 536.11 is: 739.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    602.43 : 830.72 = 536.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    602.43/830.72 = 536.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    602.43x = 830.72 × 536.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    602.43x = 445,357.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,357.30/602.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 739.27

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