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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 609.81, 840.06 and 571.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 609.81, 840.06 and 571.56 is: 787.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    609.81 : 840.06 = 571.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    609.81/840.06 = 571.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    609.81x = 840.06 × 571.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    609.81x = 480,144.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 480,144.69/609.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 787.37

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