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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.10, 867.50 and 618.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.10, 867.50 and 618.10 is: 867.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.10 : 867.50 = 618.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.10/867.50 = 618.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.10x = 867.50 × 618.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.10x = 536,201.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 536,201.75/618.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 867.50

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