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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.60, 926.10 and 553.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.60, 926.10 and 553.80 is: 829.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.60 : 926.10 = 553.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.60/926.10 = 553.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.60x = 926.10 × 553.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.60x = 512,874.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 512,874.18/618.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 829.09

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