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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.28, 918.35 and 593.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.28, 918.35 and 593.52 is: 883.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.28 : 918.35 = 593.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.28/918.35 = 593.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.28x = 918.35 × 593.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.28x = 545,056.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 545,056.12/617.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 883.00

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