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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.50, 927.74 and 526.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.50, 927.74 and 526.61 is: 789.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.50 : 927.74 = 526.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.50/927.74 = 526.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.50x = 927.74 × 526.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.50x = 488,553.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 488,553.84/618.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 789.91

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