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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 603.47, 832.17 and 536.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 603.47, 832.17 and 536.87 is: 740.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    603.47 : 832.17 = 536.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    603.47/832.17 = 536.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    603.47x = 832.17 × 536.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    603.47x = 446,767.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,767.11/603.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 740.33

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