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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 610.97, 921.02 and 559.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 610.97, 921.02 and 559.08 is: 842.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    610.97 : 921.02 = 559.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    610.97/921.02 = 559.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    610.97x = 921.02 × 559.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    610.97x = 514,923.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 514,923.86/610.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 842.80

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