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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.24, 839.78 and 542.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.24, 839.78 and 542.64 is: 749.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.24 : 839.78 = 542.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.24/839.78 = 542.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.24x = 839.78 × 542.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.24x = 455,698.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,698.22/608.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 749.21

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