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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.70, 851.30 and 535.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.70, 851.30 and 535.54 is: 736.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.70 : 851.30 = 535.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.70/851.30 = 535.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.70x = 851.30 × 535.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.70x = 455,905.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,905.20/618.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 736.88

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