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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.52, 836.66 and 577.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.52, 836.66 and 577.12 is: 797.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.52 : 836.66 = 577.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.52/836.66 = 577.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.52x = 836.66 × 577.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.52x = 482,848.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 482,848.24/605.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 797.41

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