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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.84, 927.99 and 558.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.84, 927.99 and 558.54 is: 837.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.84 : 927.99 = 558.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.84/927.99 = 558.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.84x = 927.99 × 558.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.84x = 518,319.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,319.53/618.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 837.57

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