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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 603.99, 833.94 and 544.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 603.99, 833.94 and 544.86 is: 752.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    603.99 : 833.94 = 544.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    603.99/833.94 = 544.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    603.99x = 833.94 × 544.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    603.99x = 454,380.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,380.55/603.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 752.30

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