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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 612.97, 916.72 and 584.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 612.97, 916.72 and 584.72 is: 874.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    612.97 : 916.72 = 584.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    612.97/916.72 = 584.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    612.97x = 916.72 × 584.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    612.97x = 536,021.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 536,021.91/612.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 874.47

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