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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.98, 837.78 and 550.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.98, 837.78 and 550.12 is: 756.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.98 : 837.78 = 550.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.98/837.78 = 550.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.98x = 837.78 × 550.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.98x = 460,879.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 460,879.53/608.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 756.81

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