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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 607.02, 835.83 and 536.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 607.02, 835.83 and 536.82 is: 739.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    607.02 : 835.83 = 536.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    607.02/835.83 = 536.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    607.02x = 835.83 × 536.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    607.02x = 448,690.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,690.26/607.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 739.17

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