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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.06, 927.90 and 567.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.06, 927.90 and 567.12 is: 851.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.06 : 927.90 = 567.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.06/927.90 = 567.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.06x = 927.90 × 567.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.06x = 526,230.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,230.65/618.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 851.42

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