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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 606.56, 832.03 and 601.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 606.56, 832.03 and 601.37 is: 824.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    606.56 : 832.03 = 601.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    606.56/832.03 = 601.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    606.56x = 832.03 × 601.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    606.56x = 500,357.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 500,357.88/606.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 824.91

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