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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.39, 835.65 and 552.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.39, 835.65 and 552.56 is: 762.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.39 : 835.65 = 552.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.39/835.65 = 552.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.39x = 835.65 × 552.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.39x = 461,742.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461,742.59/605.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 762.73

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