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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 609.96, 914.04 and 592.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 609.96, 914.04 and 592.44 is: 887.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    609.96 : 914.04 = 592.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    609.96/914.04 = 592.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    609.96x = 914.04 × 592.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    609.96x = 541,513.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,513.86/609.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 887.79

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