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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.08, 837.63 and 567.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.08, 837.63 and 567.36 is: 786.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.08 : 837.63 = 567.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.08/837.63 = 567.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.08x = 837.63 × 567.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.08x = 475,237.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 475,237.76/604.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 786.71

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