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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 606.86, 838.23 and 528.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 606.86, 838.23 and 528.02 is: 729.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    606.86 : 838.23 = 528.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    606.86/838.23 = 528.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    606.86x = 838.23 × 528.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    606.86x = 442,602.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,602.20/606.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 729.33

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