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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 619.04, 855.24 and 586.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 619.04, 855.24 and 586.64 is: 810.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    619.04 : 855.24 = 586.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    619.04/855.24 = 586.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    619.04x = 855.24 × 586.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    619.04x = 501,717.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 501,717.99/619.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 810.48

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