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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.40, 907.59 and 562.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.40, 907.59 and 562.50 is: 839.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.40 : 907.59 = 562.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.40/907.59 = 562.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.40x = 907.59 × 562.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.40x = 510,519.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 510,519.38/608.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 839.12

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