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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 612.56, 844.88 and 584.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 612.56, 844.88 and 584.96 is: 806.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    612.56 : 844.88 = 584.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    612.56/844.88 = 584.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    612.56x = 844.88 × 584.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    612.56x = 494,221.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 494,221.00/612.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 806.81

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