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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.37, 925.67 and 530.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.37, 925.67 and 530.89 is: 794.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.37 : 925.67 = 530.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.37/925.67 = 530.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.37x = 925.67 × 530.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.37x = 491,426.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 491,426.29/618.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 794.71

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