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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.43, 835.98 and 574.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.43, 835.98 and 574.83 is: 793.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.43 : 835.98 = 574.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.43/835.98 = 574.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.43x = 835.98 × 574.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.43x = 480,546.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 480,546.38/605.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 793.73

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