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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 619.29, 926.76 and 584.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 619.29, 926.76 and 584.21 is: 874.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    619.29 : 926.76 = 584.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    619.29/926.76 = 584.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    619.29x = 926.76 × 584.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    619.29x = 541,422.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,422.46/619.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 874.26

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