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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.74, 853.22 and 530.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.74, 853.22 and 530.52 is: 731.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.74 : 853.22 = 530.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.74/853.22 = 530.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.74x = 853.22 × 530.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.74x = 452,645.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,645.42/618.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 731.56

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