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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 607.24, 838.40 and 541.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 607.24, 838.40 and 541.64 is: 747.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    607.24 : 838.40 = 541.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    607.24/838.40 = 541.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    607.24x = 838.40 × 541.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    607.24x = 454,110.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,110.98/607.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 747.83

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