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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 603.05, 831.23 and 533.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 603.05, 831.23 and 533.85 is: 735.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    603.05 : 831.23 = 533.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    603.05/831.23 = 533.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    603.05x = 831.23 × 533.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    603.05x = 443,748.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,748.35/603.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 735.84

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