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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.09, 927 and 516.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.09, 927 and 516.03 is: 773.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.09 : 927 = 516.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.09/927 = 516.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.09x = 927 × 516.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.09x = 478,359.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 478,359.81/618.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 773.93

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