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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.76, 916.89 and 541.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.76, 916.89 and 541.08 is: 814.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.76 : 916.89 = 541.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.76/916.89 = 541.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.76x = 916.89 × 541.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.76x = 496,110.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 496,110.84/608.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 814.95

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