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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592.62, 882.62 and 583.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592.62, 882.62 and 583.62 is: 869.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592.62 : 882.62 = 583.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592.62/882.62 = 583.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592.62x = 882.62 × 583.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592.62x = 515,111.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 515,111.77/592.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 869.21

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