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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.60, 833.96 and 539.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.60, 833.96 and 539.36 is: 742.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.60 : 833.96 = 539.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.60/833.96 = 539.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.60x = 833.96 × 539.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.60x = 449,804.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,804.67/605.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 742.74

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