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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.68, 905.34 and 524.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.68, 905.34 and 524.34 is: 783.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.68 : 905.34 = 524.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.68/905.34 = 524.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.68x = 905.34 × 524.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.68x = 474,705.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,705.98/605.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 783.76

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