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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.16, 926.47 and 540.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.16, 926.47 and 540.94 is: 810.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.16 : 926.47 = 540.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.16/926.47 = 540.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.16x = 926.47 × 540.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.16x = 501,164.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 501,164.68/618.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 810.74

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