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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.66, 927.30 and 545.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.66, 927.30 and 545.61 is: 817.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.66 : 927.30 = 545.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.66/927.30 = 545.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.66x = 927.30 × 545.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.66x = 505,944.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 505,944.15/618.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 817.81

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