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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.80, 913.68 and 571.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.80, 913.68 and 571.04 is: 857.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.80 : 913.68 = 571.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.80/913.68 = 571.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.80x = 913.68 × 571.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.80x = 521,747.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 521,747.83/608.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 857.01

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