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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.63, 927.12 and 516.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.63, 927.12 and 516.11 is: 773.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.63 : 927.12 = 516.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.63/927.12 = 516.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.63x = 927.12 × 516.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.63x = 478,494.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 478,494.61/618.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 773.48

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