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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.28, 926.34 and 551.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.28, 926.34 and 551.32 is: 826.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.28 : 926.34 = 551.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.28/926.34 = 551.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.28x = 926.34 × 551.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.28x = 510,709.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 510,709.77/618.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 826.02

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