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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 612.59, 917.06 and 590.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 612.59, 917.06 and 590.72 is: 884.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    612.59 : 917.06 = 590.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    612.59/917.06 = 590.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    612.59x = 917.06 × 590.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    612.59x = 541,727.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,727.16/612.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 884.32

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