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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.40, 839.31 and 538.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.40, 839.31 and 538.53 is: 742.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.40 : 839.31 = 538.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.40/839.31 = 538.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.40x = 839.31 × 538.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.40x = 451,993.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,993.61/608.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 742.92

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