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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.17, 837.39 and 509.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.17, 837.39 and 509.71 is: 701.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.17 : 837.39 = 509.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.17/837.39 = 509.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.17x = 837.39 × 509.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.17x = 426,826.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,826.06/608.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 701.82

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