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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.76, 926.94 and 583.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.76, 926.94 and 583.24 is: 873.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.76 : 926.94 = 583.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.76/926.94 = 583.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.76x = 926.94 × 583.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.76x = 540,628.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,628.49/618.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 873.73

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