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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.82, 833.83 and 543.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.82, 833.83 and 543.31 is: 749.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.82 : 833.83 = 543.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.82/833.83 = 543.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.82x = 833.83 × 543.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.82x = 453,028.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,028.18/604.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 749.03

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