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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.66, 926.28 and 582.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.66, 926.28 and 582.24 is: 871.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.66 : 926.28 = 582.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.66/926.28 = 582.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.66x = 926.28 × 582.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.66x = 539,317.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,317.27/618.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 871.75

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