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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 609.80, 912.86 and 527.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 609.80, 912.86 and 527.78 is: 790.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    609.80 : 912.86 = 527.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    609.80/912.86 = 527.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    609.80x = 912.86 × 527.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    609.80x = 481,789.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,789.25/609.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 790.08

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