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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.37, 923.54 and 536.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.37, 923.54 and 536.36 is: 801.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.37 : 923.54 = 536.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.37/923.54 = 536.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.37x = 923.54 × 536.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.37x = 495,342.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 495,342.61/618.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 801.05

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