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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.04, 927.60 and 527.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.04, 927.60 and 527.50 is: 791.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.04 : 927.60 = 527.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.04/927.60 = 527.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.04x = 927.60 × 527.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.04x = 489,309
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,309/618.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 791.71

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