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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.40, 926.56 and 595.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.40, 926.56 and 595.84 is: 892.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.40 : 926.56 = 595.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.40/926.56 = 595.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.40x = 926.56 × 595.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.40x = 552,081.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 552,081.51/618.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 892.76

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