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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.59, 926.78 and 516.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.59, 926.78 and 516.53 is: 773.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.59 : 926.78 = 516.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.59/926.78 = 516.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.59x = 926.78 × 516.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.59x = 478,702.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 478,702.46/618.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 773.87

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