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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621.95, 932.92 and 589.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621.95, 932.92 and 589.14 is: 883.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621.95 : 932.92 = 589.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621.95/932.92 = 589.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621.95x = 932.92 × 589.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621.95x = 549,619.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,619.02/621.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 883.71

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