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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.86, 928.33 and 504.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.86, 928.33 and 504.62 is: 756.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.86 : 928.33 = 504.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.86/928.33 = 504.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.86x = 928.33 × 504.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.86x = 468,453.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,453.88/618.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 756.96

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