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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 607.46, 837.47 and 524.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 607.46, 837.47 and 524.39 is: 722.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    607.46 : 837.47 = 524.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    607.46/837.47 = 524.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    607.46x = 837.47 × 524.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    607.46x = 439,154.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,154.08/607.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 722.94

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