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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.68, 925.26 and 596.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.68, 925.26 and 596.92 is: 894.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.68 : 925.26 = 596.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.68/925.26 = 596.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.68x = 925.26 × 596.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.68x = 552,306.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 552,306.20/617.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 894.16

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