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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.10, 837.45 and 541.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.10, 837.45 and 541.14 is: 745.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.10 : 837.45 = 541.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.10/837.45 = 541.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.10x = 837.45 × 541.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.10x = 453,177.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,177.69/608.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 745.24

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