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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 616.28, 923.34 and 593.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 616.28, 923.34 and 593.60 is: 889.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    616.28 : 923.34 = 593.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    616.28/923.34 = 593.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    616.28x = 923.34 × 593.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    616.28x = 548,094.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 548,094.62/616.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 889.36

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