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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.57, 833.58 and 527.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.57, 833.58 and 527.81 is: 726.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.57 : 833.58 = 527.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.57/833.58 = 527.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.57x = 833.58 × 527.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.57x = 439,971.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,971.86/605.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 726.54

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