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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 607.95, 838.16 and 524.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 607.95, 838.16 and 524.88 is: 723.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    607.95 : 838.16 = 524.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    607.95/838.16 = 524.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    607.95x = 838.16 × 524.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    607.95x = 439,933.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,933.42/607.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 723.63

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