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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.72, 928.10 and 560.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.72, 928.10 and 560.40 is: 840.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.72 : 928.10 = 560.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.72/928.10 = 560.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.72x = 928.10 × 560.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.72x = 520,107.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520,107.24/618.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 840.62

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