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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708.56, 978.08 and 608.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708.56, 978.08 and 608.57 is: 840.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708.56 : 978.08 = 608.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708.56/978.08 = 608.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708.56x = 978.08 × 608.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708.56x = 595,231.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 595,231.38/708.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 840.06

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