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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.29, 925.26 and 583.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.29, 925.26 and 583.21 is: 872.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.29 : 925.26 = 583.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.29/925.26 = 583.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.29x = 925.26 × 583.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.29x = 539,620.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,620.88/618.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 872.76

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