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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.70, 843.86 and 588.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.70, 843.86 and 588.14 is: 811.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.70 : 843.86 = 588.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.70/843.86 = 588.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.70x = 843.86 × 588.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.70x = 496,300.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 496,300.66/611.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 811.35

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