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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.78, 913.18 and 501.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.78, 913.18 and 501.24 is: 751.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.78 : 913.18 = 501.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.78/913.18 = 501.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.78x = 913.18 × 501.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.78x = 457,722.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,722.34/608.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 751.87

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