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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 616.26, 923.61 and 609.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 616.26, 923.61 and 609.75 is: 913.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    616.26 : 923.61 = 609.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    616.26/923.61 = 609.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    616.26x = 923.61 × 609.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    616.26x = 563,171.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 563,171.20/616.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 913.85

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