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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.66, 928.37 and 522.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.66, 928.37 and 522.32 is: 783.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.66 : 928.37 = 522.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.66/928.37 = 522.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.66x = 928.37 × 522.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.66x = 484,902.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 484,902.88/618.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 783.80

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