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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.40, 927.60 and 548.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.40, 927.60 and 548.80 is: 823.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.40 : 927.60 = 548.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.40/927.60 = 548.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.40x = 927.60 × 548.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.40x = 509,066.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 509,066.88/618.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 823.20

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