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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.40, 931.94 and 556.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.40, 931.94 and 556.77 is: 839.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.40 : 931.94 = 556.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.40/931.94 = 556.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.40x = 931.94 × 556.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.40x = 518,881.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,881.38/618.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 839.07

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