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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.16, 837.36 and 571.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.16, 837.36 and 571.68 is: 787.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.16 : 837.36 = 571.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.16/837.36 = 571.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.16x = 837.36 × 571.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.16x = 478,701.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 478,701.96/608.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 787.13

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