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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.95, 917.88 and 557.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.95, 917.88 and 557.01 is: 839.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.95 : 917.88 = 557.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.95/917.88 = 557.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.95x = 917.88 × 557.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.95x = 511,266.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 511,266.25/608.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 839.58

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