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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 609.90, 913.48 and 589.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 609.90, 913.48 and 589.40 is: 882.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    609.90 : 913.48 = 589.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    609.90/913.48 = 589.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    609.90x = 913.48 × 589.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    609.90x = 538,397.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,397.60/609.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 882.76

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