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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 619.60, 927.60 and 587.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 619.60, 927.60 and 587.20 is: 879.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    619.60 : 927.60 = 587.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    619.60/927.60 = 587.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    619.60x = 927.60 × 587.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    619.60x = 544,686.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 544,686.72/619.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 879.09

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