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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 607.41, 837.63 and 556.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 607.41, 837.63 and 556.83 is: 767.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    607.41 : 837.63 = 556.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    607.41/837.63 = 556.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    607.41x = 837.63 × 556.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    607.41x = 466,417.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466,417.51/607.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 767.88

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