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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 609.54, 912.94 and 595.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 609.54, 912.94 and 595.87 is: 892.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    609.54 : 912.94 = 595.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    609.54/912.94 = 595.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    609.54x = 912.94 × 595.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    609.54x = 543,994.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 543,994.92/609.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 892.47

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