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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 606.14, 838.32 and 540.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 606.14, 838.32 and 540.54 is: 747.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    606.14 : 838.32 = 540.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    606.14/838.32 = 540.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    606.14x = 838.32 × 540.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    606.14x = 453,145.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,145.49/606.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 747.59

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