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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.12, 927.32 and 550.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.12, 927.32 and 550.14 is: 825.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.12 : 927.32 = 550.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.12/927.32 = 550.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.12x = 927.32 × 550.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.12x = 510,155.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 510,155.82/618.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 825.33

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