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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 606.24, 835.86 and 517.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 606.24, 835.86 and 517.56 is: 713.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    606.24 : 835.86 = 517.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    606.24/835.86 = 517.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    606.24x = 835.86 × 517.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    606.24x = 432,607.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 432,607.70/606.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 713.59

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