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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.02, 927.06 and 509.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.02, 927.06 and 509.61 is: 764.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.02 : 927.06 = 509.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.02/927.06 = 509.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.02x = 927.06 × 509.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.02x = 472,439.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,439.05/618.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 764.44

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