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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621.09, 932.45 and 587.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621.09, 932.45 and 587.07 is: 881.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621.09 : 932.45 = 587.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621.09/932.45 = 587.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621.09x = 932.45 × 587.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621.09x = 547,410.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 547,410.49/621.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 881.37

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