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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 610.61, 917.40 and 588.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 610.61, 917.40 and 588.74 is: 884.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    610.61 : 917.40 = 588.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    610.61/917.40 = 588.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    610.61x = 917.40 × 588.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    610.61x = 540,110.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,110.08/610.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 884.54

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