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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 609.73, 912.87 and 552.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 609.73, 912.87 and 552.06 is: 826.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    609.73 : 912.87 = 552.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    609.73/912.87 = 552.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    609.73x = 912.87 × 552.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    609.73x = 503,959.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 503,959.01/609.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 826.53

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