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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.03, 926.24 and 577.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.03, 926.24 and 577.53 is: 865.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.03 : 926.24 = 577.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.03/926.24 = 577.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.03x = 926.24 × 577.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.03x = 534,928.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 534,928.50/618.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 865.54

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