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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 606.03, 837 and 540.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 606.03, 837 and 540.42 is: 746.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    606.03 : 837 = 540.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    606.03/837 = 540.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    606.03x = 837 × 540.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    606.03x = 452,331.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,331.54/606.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 746.38

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