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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 607.03, 836.43 and 540.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 607.03, 836.43 and 540.82 is: 745.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    607.03 : 836.43 = 540.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    607.03/836.43 = 540.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    607.03x = 836.43 × 540.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    607.03x = 452,358.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,358.07/607.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 745.20

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