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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.82, 852.42 and 587.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.82, 852.42 and 587.04 is: 809.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.82 : 852.42 = 587.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.82/852.42 = 587.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.82x = 852.42 × 587.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.82x = 500,404.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 500,404.64/617.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 809.95

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