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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.68, 928.38 and 513.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.68, 928.38 and 513.38 is: 770.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.68 : 928.38 = 513.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.68/928.38 = 513.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.68x = 928.38 × 513.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.68x = 476,611.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,611.72/618.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 770.37

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