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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 606.38, 905.27 and 536.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 606.38, 905.27 and 536.72 is: 801.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    606.38 : 905.27 = 536.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    606.38/905.27 = 536.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    606.38x = 905.27 × 536.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    606.38x = 485,873.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 485,873.83/606.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 801.27

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