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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.76, 835.52 and 531.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.76, 835.52 and 531.92 is: 733.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.76 : 835.52 = 531.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.76/835.52 = 531.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.76x = 835.52 × 531.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.76x = 444,429.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,429.80/605.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 733.67

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