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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.79, 928.59 and 558.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.79, 928.59 and 558.04 is: 837.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.79 : 928.59 = 558.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.79/928.59 = 558.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.79x = 928.59 × 558.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.79x = 518,190.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,190.36/618.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 837.43

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