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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.97, 921.96 and 595.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.97, 921.96 and 595.56 is: 888.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.97 : 921.96 = 595.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.97/921.96 = 595.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.97x = 921.96 × 595.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.97x = 549,082.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,082.50/617.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 888.53

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