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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 616.56, 917.58 and 593.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 616.56, 917.58 and 593.52 is: 883.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    616.56 : 917.58 = 593.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    616.56/917.58 = 593.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    616.56x = 917.58 × 593.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    616.56x = 544,602.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 544,602.08/616.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 883.29

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