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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.06, 927.32 and 532.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.06, 927.32 and 532.20 is: 798.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.06 : 927.32 = 532.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.06/927.32 = 532.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.06x = 927.32 × 532.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.06x = 493,517.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 493,517.04/618.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 798.49

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