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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.27, 927.78 and 516.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.27, 927.78 and 516.81 is: 775.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.27 : 927.78 = 516.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.27/927.78 = 516.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.27x = 927.78 × 516.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.27x = 479,485.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 479,485.98/618.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 775.53

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