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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.23, 927.54 and 576.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.23, 927.54 and 576.92 is: 865.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.23 : 927.54 = 576.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.23/927.54 = 576.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.23x = 927.54 × 576.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.23x = 535,111.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 535,111.74/618.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 865.56

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