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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 609.12, 912.87 and 527.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 609.12, 912.87 and 527.58 is: 790.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    609.12 : 912.87 = 527.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    609.12/912.87 = 527.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    609.12x = 912.87 × 527.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    609.12x = 481,611.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,611.95/609.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 790.67

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