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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.22, 925.02 and 589.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.22, 925.02 and 589.68 is: 883.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.22 : 925.02 = 589.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.22/925.02 = 589.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.22x = 925.02 × 589.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.22x = 545,465.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 545,465.79/617.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 883.75

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