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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 606.95, 836.78 and 523.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 606.95, 836.78 and 523.88 is: 722.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    606.95 : 836.78 = 523.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    606.95/836.78 = 523.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    606.95x = 836.78 × 523.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    606.95x = 438,372.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,372.31/606.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 722.25

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