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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.57, 836.78 and 544.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.57, 836.78 and 544.20 is: 751.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.57 : 836.78 = 544.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.57/836.78 = 544.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.57x = 836.78 × 544.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.57x = 455,372.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,372.96/605.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 751.98

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