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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.40, 913.92 and 596.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.40, 913.92 and 596.82 is: 892.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.40 : 913.92 = 596.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.40/913.92 = 596.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.40x = 913.92 × 596.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.40x = 545,445.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 545,445.73/611.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 892.13

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