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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.10, 926.55 and 553.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.10, 926.55 and 553.30 is: 829.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.10 : 926.55 = 553.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.10/926.55 = 553.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.10x = 926.55 × 553.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.10x = 512,660.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 512,660.12/618.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 829.41

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