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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 607.19, 837.99 and 523.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 607.19, 837.99 and 523.95 is: 723.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    607.19 : 837.99 = 523.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    607.19/837.99 = 523.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    607.19x = 837.99 × 523.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    607.19x = 439,064.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,064.86/607.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 723.12

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