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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621.60, 932.40 and 591.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621.60, 932.40 and 591.23 is: 886.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621.60 : 932.40 = 591.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621.60/932.40 = 591.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621.60x = 932.40 × 591.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621.60x = 551,262.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 551,262.85/621.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 886.85

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