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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.06, 925.62 and 559.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.06, 925.62 and 559.62 is: 838.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.06 : 925.62 = 559.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.06/925.62 = 559.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.06x = 925.62 × 559.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.06x = 517,995.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,995.46/618.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 838.10

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