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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.12, 928.24 and 548.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.12, 928.24 and 548.87 is: 824.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.12 : 928.24 = 548.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.12/928.24 = 548.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.12x = 928.24 × 548.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.12x = 509,478.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 509,478.45/618.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 824.24

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