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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 609.86, 913.06 and 552.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 609.86, 913.06 and 552.19 is: 826.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    609.86 : 913.06 = 552.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    609.86/913.06 = 552.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    609.86x = 913.06 × 552.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    609.86x = 504,175.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,175.28/609.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 826.71

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