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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.24, 907.86 and 524.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.24, 907.86 and 524.24 is: 786.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.24 : 907.86 = 524.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.24/907.86 = 524.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.24x = 907.86 × 524.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.24x = 475,936.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 475,936.53/605.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 786.36

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