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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 610.92, 842.40 and 518.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 610.92, 842.40 and 518.04 is: 714.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    610.92 : 842.40 = 518.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    610.92/842.40 = 518.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    610.92x = 842.40 × 518.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    610.92x = 436,396.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 436,396.90/610.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 714.33

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