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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 609.78, 910.26 and 568.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 609.78, 910.26 and 568.80 is: 849.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    609.78 : 910.26 = 568.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    609.78/910.26 = 568.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    609.78x = 910.26 × 568.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    609.78x = 517,755.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,755.89/609.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 849.09

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