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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 609.16, 840 and 559.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 609.16, 840 and 559.84 is: 771.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    609.16 : 840 = 559.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    609.16/840 = 559.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    609.16x = 840 × 559.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    609.16x = 470,265.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470,265.60/609.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 771.99

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