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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 606.96, 835.89 and 552.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 606.96, 835.89 and 552.27 is: 760.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    606.96 : 835.89 = 552.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    606.96/835.89 = 552.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    606.96x = 835.89 × 552.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    606.96x = 461,636.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461,636.97/606.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 760.57

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