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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.03, 837.81 and 541.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.03, 837.81 and 541.82 is: 746.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.03 : 837.81 = 541.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.03/837.81 = 541.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.03x = 837.81 × 541.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.03x = 453,942.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,942.21/608.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 746.58

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