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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.88, 912.78 and 560.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.88, 912.78 and 560.28 is: 839.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.88 : 912.78 = 560.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.88/912.78 = 560.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.88x = 912.78 × 560.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.88x = 511,412.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 511,412.38/608.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 839.92

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