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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 607.92, 912.24 and 391.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 607.92, 912.24 and 391.56 is: 587.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    607.92 : 912.24 = 391.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    607.92/912.24 = 391.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    607.92x = 912.24 × 391.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    607.92x = 357,196.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,196.69/607.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587.57

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