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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.86, 928.45 and 550.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.86, 928.45 and 550.91 is: 826.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.86 : 928.45 = 550.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.86/928.45 = 550.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.86x = 928.45 × 550.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.86x = 511,492.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 511,492.39/618.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 826.51

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