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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 607.77, 839.34 and 523.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 607.77, 839.34 and 523.58 is: 723.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    607.77 : 839.34 = 523.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    607.77/839.34 = 523.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    607.77x = 839.34 × 523.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    607.77x = 439,459.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,459.80/607.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 723.07

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