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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 613.14, 920.62 and 591.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 613.14, 920.62 and 591.87 is: 888.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    613.14 : 920.62 = 591.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    613.14/920.62 = 591.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    613.14x = 920.62 × 591.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    613.14x = 544,887.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 544,887.36/613.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 888.68

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