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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.58, 848.77 and 612.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.58, 848.77 and 612.77 is: 840.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.58 : 848.77 = 612.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.58/848.77 = 612.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.58x = 848.77 × 612.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.58x = 520,101.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520,101.38/618.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 840.80

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