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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.22, 917.39 and 544.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.22, 917.39 and 544.86 is: 821.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.22 : 917.39 = 544.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.22/917.39 = 544.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.22x = 917.39 × 544.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.22x = 499,846.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 499,846.39/608.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 821.82

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