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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.21, 926.10 and 527.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.21, 926.10 and 527.10 is: 789.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.21 : 926.10 = 527.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.21/926.10 = 527.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.21x = 926.10 × 527.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.21x = 488,147.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 488,147.31/618.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 789.61

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