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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 607.55, 838.12 and 524.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 607.55, 838.12 and 524.64 is: 723.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    607.55 : 838.12 = 524.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    607.55/838.12 = 524.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    607.55x = 838.12 × 524.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    607.55x = 439,708.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,708.65/607.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 723.74

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