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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 619.92, 925.74 and 583.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 619.92, 925.74 and 583.92 is: 871.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    619.92 : 925.74 = 583.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    619.92/925.74 = 583.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    619.92x = 925.74 × 583.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    619.92x = 540,558.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,558.10/619.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 871.98

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