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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 606.83, 834.72 and 531.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 606.83, 834.72 and 531.77 is: 731.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    606.83 : 834.72 = 531.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    606.83/834.72 = 531.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    606.83x = 834.72 × 531.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    606.83x = 443,879.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,879.05/606.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 731.47

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