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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.78, 836.18 and 552.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.78, 836.18 and 552.92 is: 763.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.78 : 836.18 = 552.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.78/836.18 = 552.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.78x = 836.18 × 552.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.78x = 462,333.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 462,333.70/605.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 763.21

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