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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 610.92, 912.58 and 589.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 610.92, 912.58 and 589.32 is: 880.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    610.92 : 912.58 = 589.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    610.92/912.58 = 589.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    610.92x = 912.58 × 589.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    610.92x = 537,801.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 537,801.65/610.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 880.31

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