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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 607.10, 843.41 and 601.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 607.10, 843.41 and 601.40 is: 835.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    607.10 : 843.41 = 601.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    607.10/843.41 = 601.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    607.10x = 843.41 × 601.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    607.10x = 507,230.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 507,230.39/607.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 835.50

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