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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.67, 912.92 and 506.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.67, 912.92 and 506.61 is: 759.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.67 : 912.92 = 506.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.67/912.92 = 506.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.67x = 912.92 × 506.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.67x = 462,491.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 462,491.87/608.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 759.84

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