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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.31, 926.92 and 583.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.31, 926.92 and 583.93 is: 875.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.31 : 926.92 = 583.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.31/926.92 = 583.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.31x = 926.92 × 583.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.31x = 541,256.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,256.40/618.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 875.38

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