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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 616.52, 920.40 and 594.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 616.52, 920.40 and 594.90 is: 888.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    616.52 : 920.40 = 594.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    616.52/920.40 = 594.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    616.52x = 920.40 × 594.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    616.52x = 547,545.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 547,545.96/616.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 888.12

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