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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 609.66, 840.78 and 544.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 609.66, 840.78 and 544.86 is: 751.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    609.66 : 840.78 = 544.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    609.66/840.78 = 544.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    609.66x = 840.78 × 544.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    609.66x = 458,107.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,107.39/609.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 751.41

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