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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.31, 926.89 and 591.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.31, 926.89 and 591.39 is: 887.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.31 : 926.89 = 591.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.31/926.89 = 591.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.31x = 926.89 × 591.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.31x = 548,152.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 548,152.00/617.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 887.97

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