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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 607.91, 837.96 and 534.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 607.91, 837.96 and 534.10 is: 736.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    607.91 : 837.96 = 534.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    607.91/837.96 = 534.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    607.91x = 837.96 × 534.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    607.91x = 447,554.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,554.44/607.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 736.22

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