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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 609, 913.50 and 578.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 609, 913.50 and 578.24 is: 867.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    609 : 913.50 = 578.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    609/913.50 = 578.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    609x = 913.50 × 578.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    609x = 528,222.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 528,222.24/609
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 867.36

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