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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.03, 925.83 and 540

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.03, 925.83 and 540 is: 808.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.03 : 925.83 = 540 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.03/925.83 = 540/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.03x = 925.83 × 540
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.03x = 499,948.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 499,948.20/618.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 808.94

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