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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.74, 913.01 and 577.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.74, 913.01 and 577.96 is: 866.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.74 : 913.01 = 577.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.74/913.01 = 577.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.74x = 913.01 × 577.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.74x = 527,678.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,678.09/608.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 866.84

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