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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.96, 928.56 and 592.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.96, 928.56 and 592.32 is: 888.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.96 : 928.56 = 592.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.96/928.56 = 592.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.96x = 928.56 × 592.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.96x = 550,004.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 550,004.66/618.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 888.59

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