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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 607.60, 836.72 and 541.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 607.60, 836.72 and 541.36 is: 745.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    607.60 : 836.72 = 541.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    607.60/836.72 = 541.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    607.60x = 836.72 × 541.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    607.60x = 452,966.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,966.74/607.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 745.50

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