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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 607.88, 837.87 and 555.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 607.88, 837.87 and 555.60 is: 765.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    607.88 : 837.87 = 555.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    607.88/837.87 = 555.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    607.88x = 837.87 × 555.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    607.88x = 465,520.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 465,520.57/607.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 765.81

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