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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.53, 919.77 and 593.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.53, 919.77 and 593.11 is: 887.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.53 : 919.77 = 593.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.53/919.77 = 593.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.53x = 919.77 × 593.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.53x = 545,524.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 545,524.78/614.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 887.71

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