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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 649.52, 974.73 and 592.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 649.52, 974.73 and 592.11 is: 888.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    649.52 : 974.73 = 592.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    649.52/974.73 = 592.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    649.52x = 974.73 × 592.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    649.52x = 577,149.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 577,149.60/649.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 888.58

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