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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.04, 917.64 and 585.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.04, 917.64 and 585.84 is: 879.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.04 : 917.64 = 585.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.04/917.64 = 585.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.04x = 917.64 × 585.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.04x = 537,590.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 537,590.22/611.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 879.80

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