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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.59, 927.21 and 545.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.59, 927.21 and 545.54 is: 817.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.59 : 927.21 = 545.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.59/927.21 = 545.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.59x = 927.21 × 545.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.59x = 505,832.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 505,832.46/618.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 817.72

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