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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 603.65, 905.14 and 552.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 603.65, 905.14 and 552.05 is: 827.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    603.65 : 905.14 = 552.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    603.65/905.14 = 552.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    603.65x = 905.14 × 552.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    603.65x = 499,683.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 499,683.59/603.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 827.77

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