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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 607.60, 836.76 and 540.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 607.60, 836.76 and 540.64 is: 744.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    607.60 : 836.76 = 540.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    607.60/836.76 = 540.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    607.60x = 836.76 × 540.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    607.60x = 452,385.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,385.93/607.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 744.55

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