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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 613.52, 924.86 and 588.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 613.52, 924.86 and 588.80 is: 887.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    613.52 : 924.86 = 588.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    613.52/924.86 = 588.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    613.52x = 924.86 × 588.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    613.52x = 544,557.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 544,557.57/613.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 887.60

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