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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 610.26, 914.34 and 582.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 610.26, 914.34 and 582.84 is: 873.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    610.26 : 914.34 = 582.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    610.26/914.34 = 582.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    610.26x = 914.34 × 582.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    610.26x = 532,913.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 532,913.93/610.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 873.26

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