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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 613.83, 844.73 and 593.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 613.83, 844.73 and 593.78 is: 817.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    613.83 : 844.73 = 593.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    613.83/844.73 = 593.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    613.83x = 844.73 × 593.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    613.83x = 501,583.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 501,583.57/613.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 817.14

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