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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.28, 915.54 and 590.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.28, 915.54 and 590.78 is: 884.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.28 : 915.54 = 590.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.28/915.54 = 590.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.28x = 915.54 × 590.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.28x = 540,878.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,878.14/611.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 884.83

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