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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.16, 910.56 and 559.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.16, 910.56 and 559.20 is: 837.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.16 : 910.56 = 559.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.16/910.56 = 559.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.16x = 910.56 × 559.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.16x = 509,185.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 509,185.15/608.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 837.26

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