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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618, 926.97 and 535.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618, 926.97 and 535.46 is: 803.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618 : 926.97 = 535.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618/926.97 = 535.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618x = 926.97 × 535.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618x = 496,350.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 496,350.72/618
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 803.16

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