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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 610.83, 914.13 and 559.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 610.83, 914.13 and 559.62 is: 837.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    610.83 : 914.13 = 559.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    610.83/914.13 = 559.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    610.83x = 914.13 × 559.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    610.83x = 511,565.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 511,565.43/610.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 837.49

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