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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.03, 922.59 and 527.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.03, 922.59 and 527.31 is: 787.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.03 : 922.59 = 527.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.03/922.59 = 527.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.03x = 922.59 × 527.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.03x = 486,490.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 486,490.93/618.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 787.16

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