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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.76, 925.92 and 581.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.76, 925.92 and 581.76 is: 871.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.76 : 925.92 = 581.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.76/925.92 = 581.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.76x = 925.92 × 581.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.76x = 538,663.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,663.22/617.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 871.96

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