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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.60, 912.90 and 529.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.60, 912.90 and 529.40 is: 794.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.60 : 912.90 = 529.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.60/912.90 = 529.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.60x = 912.90 × 529.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.60x = 483,289.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 483,289.26/608.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 794.10

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