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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.56, 861.30 and 589.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.56, 861.30 and 589.94 is: 813.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.56 : 861.30 = 589.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.56/861.30 = 589.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.56x = 861.30 × 589.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.56x = 508,115.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 508,115.32/624.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 813.56

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