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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.52, 907.44 and 524.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.52, 907.44 and 524.16 is: 785.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.52 : 907.44 = 524.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.52/907.44 = 524.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.52x = 907.44 × 524.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.52x = 475,643.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 475,643.75/605.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 785.51

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