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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 612.28, 919.59 and 587.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 612.28, 919.59 and 587.33 is: 882.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    612.28 : 919.59 = 587.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    612.28/919.59 = 587.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    612.28x = 919.59 × 587.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    612.28x = 540,099.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,099.44/612.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 882.11

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