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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.04, 927.60 and 566.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.04, 927.60 and 566.20 is: 849.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.04 : 927.60 = 566.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.04/927.60 = 566.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.04x = 927.60 × 566.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.04x = 525,207.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 525,207.12/618.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 849.79

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