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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.04, 912.48 and 557.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.04, 912.48 and 557.52 is: 840.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.04 : 912.48 = 557.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.04/912.48 = 557.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.04x = 912.48 × 557.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.04x = 508,725.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 508,725.85/605.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 840.81

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