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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 606.89, 837.89 and 524.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 606.89, 837.89 and 524.20 is: 723.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    606.89 : 837.89 = 524.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    606.89/837.89 = 524.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    606.89x = 837.89 × 524.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    606.89x = 439,221.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,221.35/606.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 723.72

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