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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.27, 927.54 and 591.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.27, 927.54 and 591.36 is: 887.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.27 : 927.54 = 591.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.27/927.54 = 591.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.27x = 927.54 × 591.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.27x = 548,510.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 548,510.05/618.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 887.17

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