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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662.34, 914.14 and 592.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 662.34, 914.14 and 592.76 is: 818.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662.34 : 914.14 = 592.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662.34/914.14 = 592.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662.34x = 914.14 × 592.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662.34x = 541,865.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,865.63/662.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 818.11

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