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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.70, 928.04 and 516.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.70, 928.04 and 516.04 is: 774.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.70 : 928.04 = 516.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.70/928.04 = 516.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.70x = 928.04 × 516.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.70x = 478,905.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 478,905.76/618.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 774.05

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