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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.71, 913.30 and 540.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.71, 913.30 and 540.75 is: 811.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.71 : 913.30 = 540.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.71/913.30 = 540.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.71x = 913.30 × 540.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.71x = 493,866.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 493,866.98/608.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 811.33

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