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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 609.77, 913.29 and 589.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 609.77, 913.29 and 589.27 is: 882.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    609.77 : 913.29 = 589.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    609.77/913.29 = 589.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    609.77x = 913.29 × 589.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    609.77x = 538,175.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,175.54/609.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 882.58

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