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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.62, 925.68 and 532.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.62, 925.68 and 532.97 is: 797.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.62 : 925.68 = 532.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.62/925.68 = 532.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.62x = 925.68 × 532.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.62x = 493,355.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 493,355.04/618.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 797.52

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