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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.30, 927.99 and 597.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.30, 927.99 and 597.78 is: 897.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.30 : 927.99 = 597.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.30/927.99 = 597.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.30x = 927.99 × 597.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.30x = 554,733.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 554,733.86/618.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 897.19

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