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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 619, 855.84 and 591.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 619, 855.84 and 591.80 is: 818.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    619 : 855.84 = 591.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    619/855.84 = 591.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    619x = 855.84 × 591.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    619x = 506,486.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 506,486.11/619
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 818.23

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