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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 613.10, 921.09 and 531.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 613.10, 921.09 and 531.09 is: 797.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    613.10 : 921.09 = 531.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    613.10/921.09 = 531.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    613.10x = 921.09 × 531.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    613.10x = 489,181.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,181.69/613.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 797.89

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