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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 606.24, 837 and 529.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 606.24, 837 and 529.02 is: 730.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    606.24 : 837 = 529.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    606.24/837 = 529.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    606.24x = 837 × 529.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    606.24x = 442,789.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,789.74/606.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 730.39

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