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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.96, 917.48 and 592.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.96, 917.48 and 592.55 is: 884.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.96 : 917.48 = 592.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.96/917.48 = 592.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.96x = 917.48 × 592.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.96x = 543,645.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 543,645.22/614.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 884.04

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