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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.94, 849.06 and 581.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.94, 849.06 and 581.68 is: 797.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.94 : 849.06 = 581.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.94/849.06 = 581.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.94x = 849.06 × 581.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.94x = 493,876.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 493,876.98/618.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 797.95

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