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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 603.98, 830.88 and 545.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 603.98, 830.88 and 545.12 is: 749.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    603.98 : 830.88 = 545.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    603.98/830.88 = 545.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    603.98x = 830.88 × 545.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    603.98x = 452,929.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,929.31/603.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 749.91

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