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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.76, 925.62 and 614.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.76, 925.62 and 614.08 is: 918.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.76 : 925.62 = 614.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.76/925.62 = 614.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.76x = 925.62 × 614.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.76x = 568,404.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 568,404.73/618.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 918.62

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