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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 610.44, 916.88 and 595.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 610.44, 916.88 and 595.86 is: 894.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    610.44 : 916.88 = 595.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    610.44/916.88 = 595.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    610.44x = 916.88 × 595.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    610.44x = 546,332.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 546,332.12/610.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 894.98

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