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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.60, 926.82 and 509.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.60, 926.82 and 509.52 is: 763.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.60 : 926.82 = 509.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.60/926.82 = 509.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.60x = 926.82 × 509.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.60x = 472,233.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,233.33/618.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 763.39

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