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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.86, 855.72 and 589.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.86, 855.72 and 589.82 is: 815.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.86 : 855.72 = 589.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.86/855.72 = 589.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.86x = 855.72 × 589.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.86x = 504,716.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,716.49/618.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 815.57

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