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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.96, 928.89 and 532.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.96, 928.89 and 532.71 is: 799.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.96 : 928.89 = 532.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.96/928.89 = 532.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.96x = 928.89 × 532.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.96x = 494,828.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 494,828.99/618.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 799.45

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