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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 613.33, 846.10 and 589.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 613.33, 846.10 and 589.76 is: 813.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    613.33 : 846.10 = 589.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    613.33/846.10 = 589.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    613.33x = 846.10 × 589.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    613.33x = 498,992.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 498,992.99/613.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 813.59

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