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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.66, 912.09 and 563.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.66, 912.09 and 563.10 is: 843.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.66 : 912.09 = 563.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.66/912.09 = 563.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.66x = 912.09 × 563.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.66x = 513,596.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 513,596.95/608.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 843.81

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