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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 613.78, 847.14 and 518.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 613.78, 847.14 and 518.44 is: 715.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    613.78 : 847.14 = 518.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    613.78/847.14 = 518.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    613.78x = 847.14 × 518.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    613.78x = 439,191.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,191.26/613.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 715.55

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