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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.07, 839.25 and 558.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.07, 839.25 and 558.86 is: 771.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.07 : 839.25 = 558.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.07/839.25 = 558.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.07x = 839.25 × 558.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.07x = 469,020.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,020.46/608.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 771.33

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