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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 619.79, 927.51 and 584.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 619.79, 927.51 and 584.71 is: 875.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    619.79 : 927.51 = 584.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    619.79/927.51 = 584.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    619.79x = 927.51 × 584.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    619.79x = 542,324.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 542,324.37/619.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 875.01

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