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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.07, 902.59 and 531.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.07, 902.59 and 531.26 is: 792.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.07 : 902.59 = 531.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.07/902.59 = 531.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.07x = 902.59 × 531.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.07x = 479,510.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 479,510.50/605.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 792.49

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