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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 606.81, 837.01 and 535.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 606.81, 837.01 and 535.74 is: 738.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    606.81 : 837.01 = 535.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    606.81/837.01 = 535.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    606.81x = 837.01 × 535.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    606.81x = 448,419.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,419.74/606.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 738.98

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