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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.96, 927.54 and 575.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.96, 927.54 and 575.85 is: 862.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.96 : 927.54 = 575.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.96/927.54 = 575.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.96x = 927.54 × 575.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.96x = 534,123.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 534,123.91/618.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 862.94

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