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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.77, 929.60 and 583.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.77, 929.60 and 583.74 is: 876.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.77 : 929.60 = 583.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.77/929.60 = 583.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.77x = 929.60 × 583.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.77x = 542,645.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 542,645.62/618.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 876.98

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