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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.79, 840.03 and 578.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.79, 840.03 and 578.04 is: 797.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.79 : 840.03 = 578.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.79/840.03 = 578.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.79x = 840.03 × 578.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.79x = 485,570.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 485,570.94/608.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 797.60

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