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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.40, 926.80 and 553.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.40, 926.80 and 553.04 is: 828.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.40 : 926.80 = 553.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.40/926.80 = 553.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.40x = 926.80 × 553.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.40x = 512,557.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 512,557.47/618.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 828.84

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