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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.62, 853.74 and 507.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.62, 853.74 and 507.78 is: 700.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.62 : 853.74 = 507.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.62/853.74 = 507.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.62x = 853.74 × 507.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.62x = 433,512.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 433,512.10/618.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 700.78

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