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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.40, 912.06 and 540.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.40, 912.06 and 540.06 is: 809.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.40 : 912.06 = 540.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.40/912.06 = 540.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.40x = 912.06 × 540.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.40x = 492,567.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 492,567.12/608.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 809.61

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