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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.58, 833.90 and 543.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.58, 833.90 and 543.02 is: 748.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.58 : 833.90 = 543.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.58/833.90 = 543.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.58x = 833.90 × 543.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.58x = 452,824.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,824.38/604.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 748.99

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