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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.68, 926.42 and 525.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.68, 926.42 and 525.88 is: 787.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.68 : 926.42 = 525.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.68/926.42 = 525.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.68x = 926.42 × 525.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.68x = 487,185.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 487,185.75/618.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 787.46

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