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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.93, 853.61 and 520.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.93, 853.61 and 520.92 is: 718.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.93 : 853.61 = 520.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.93/853.61 = 520.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.93x = 853.61 × 520.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.93x = 444,659.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,659.92/618.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 718.43

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