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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 603.60, 832.58 and 544.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 603.60, 832.58 and 544.14 is: 750.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    603.60 : 832.58 = 544.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    603.60/832.58 = 544.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    603.60x = 832.58 × 544.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    603.60x = 453,040.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,040.08/603.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 750.56

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