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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 609.32, 838.35 and 535.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 609.32, 838.35 and 535.51 is: 736.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    609.32 : 838.35 = 535.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    609.32/838.35 = 535.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    609.32x = 838.35 × 535.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    609.32x = 448,945.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,945.86/609.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 736.80

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