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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 615.70, 923.55 and 589.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 615.70, 923.55 and 589.04 is: 883.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    615.70 : 923.55 = 589.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    615.70/923.55 = 589.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    615.70x = 923.55 × 589.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    615.70x = 544,005.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 544,005.58/615.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 883.56

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