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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 619.47, 928.40 and 591.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 619.47, 928.40 and 591.93 is: 887.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    619.47 : 928.40 = 591.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    619.47/928.40 = 591.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    619.47x = 928.40 × 591.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    619.47x = 549,544.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,544.85/619.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 887.12

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