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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.26, 925.56 and 591.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.26, 925.56 and 591.53 is: 885.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.26 : 925.56 = 591.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.26/925.56 = 591.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.26x = 925.56 × 591.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.26x = 547,491.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 547,491.88/618.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 885.54

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