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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 616.52, 925.74 and 589.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 616.52, 925.74 and 589.16 is: 884.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    616.52 : 925.74 = 589.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    616.52/925.74 = 589.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    616.52x = 925.74 × 589.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    616.52x = 545,408.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 545,408.98/616.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 884.66

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