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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.32, 925.79 and 531.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.32, 925.79 and 531.24 is: 795.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.32 : 925.79 = 531.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.32/925.79 = 531.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.32x = 925.79 × 531.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.32x = 491,814.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 491,814.02/618.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 795.41

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