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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.35, 836.19 and 526.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.35, 836.19 and 526.86 is: 728.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.35 : 836.19 = 526.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.35/836.19 = 526.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.35x = 836.19 × 526.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.35x = 440,555.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,555.06/604.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 728.97

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