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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.89, 834.98 and 562.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.89, 834.98 and 562.77 is: 776.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.89 : 834.98 = 562.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.89/834.98 = 562.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.89x = 834.98 × 562.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.89x = 469,898.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,898.88/604.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 776.83

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