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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.76, 928.41 and 550.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.76, 928.41 and 550.45 is: 825.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.76 : 928.41 = 550.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.76/928.41 = 550.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.76x = 928.41 × 550.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.76x = 511,043.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 511,043.28/618.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 825.92

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