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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 616.12, 847.74 and 601.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 616.12, 847.74 and 601.54 is: 827.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    616.12 : 847.74 = 601.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    616.12/847.74 = 601.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    616.12x = 847.74 × 601.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    616.12x = 509,949.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 509,949.52/616.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 827.68

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