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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.88, 840.48 and 556.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.88, 840.48 and 556.04 is: 767.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.88 : 840.48 = 556.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.88/840.48 = 556.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.88x = 840.48 × 556.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.88x = 467,340.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 467,340.50/608.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 767.54

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