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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 612.52, 920.22 and 587.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 612.52, 920.22 and 587.32 is: 882.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    612.52 : 920.22 = 587.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    612.52/920.22 = 587.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    612.52x = 920.22 × 587.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    612.52x = 540,463.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,463.61/612.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 882.36

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