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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.50, 855.56 and 601.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.50, 855.56 and 601.13 is: 823.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.50 : 855.56 = 601.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.50/855.56 = 601.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.50x = 855.56 × 601.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.50x = 514,298.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 514,298.71/624.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 823.54

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