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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 607.83, 836.10 and 532.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 607.83, 836.10 and 532.77 is: 732.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    607.83 : 836.10 = 532.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    607.83/836.10 = 532.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    607.83x = 836.10 × 532.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    607.83x = 445,449.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,449.00/607.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 732.85

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