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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 610.88, 914.40 and 538.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 610.88, 914.40 and 538.88 is: 806.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    610.88 : 914.40 = 538.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    610.88/914.40 = 538.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    610.88x = 914.40 × 538.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    610.88x = 492,751.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 492,751.87/610.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 806.63

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