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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 607.80, 839.66 and 561.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 607.80, 839.66 and 561.72 is: 776.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    607.80 : 839.66 = 561.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    607.80/839.66 = 561.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    607.80x = 839.66 × 561.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    607.80x = 471,653.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 471,653.82/607.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 776.00

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