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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.73, 926.26 and 592.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.73, 926.26 and 592.00 is: 886.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.73 : 926.26 = 592.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.73/926.26 = 592.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.73x = 926.26 × 592.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.73x = 548,342.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 548,342.12/618.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 886.24

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