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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.66, 926.78 and 503.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.66, 926.78 and 503.24 is: 753.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.66 : 926.78 = 503.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.66/926.78 = 503.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.66x = 926.78 × 503.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.66x = 466,385.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466,385.62/618.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 753.86

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