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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 607.32, 837.99 and 525.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 607.32, 837.99 and 525.06 is: 724.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    607.32 : 837.99 = 525.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    607.32/837.99 = 525.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    607.32x = 837.99 × 525.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    607.32x = 439,995.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,995.03/607.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 724.49

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