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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 711.12, 1,063.80 and 608.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 711.12, 1,063.80 and 608.56 is: 910.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    711.12 : 1,063.80 = 608.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    711.12/1,063.80 = 608.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    711.12x = 1,063.80 × 608.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    711.12x = 647,386.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 647,386.13/711.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 910.38

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