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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 609.54, 914.34 and 518.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 609.54, 914.34 and 518.82 is: 778.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    609.54 : 914.34 = 518.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    609.54/914.34 = 518.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    609.54x = 914.34 × 518.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    609.54x = 474,377.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,377.88/609.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 778.26

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