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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 615.18, 918.56 and 611.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 615.18, 918.56 and 611.58 is: 913.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    615.18 : 918.56 = 611.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    615.18/918.56 = 611.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    615.18x = 918.56 × 611.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    615.18x = 561,769.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 561,769.87/615.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 913.18

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