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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.98, 923.95 and 541.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.98, 923.95 and 541.13 is: 807.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.98 : 923.95 = 541.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.98/923.95 = 541.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.98x = 923.95 × 541.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.98x = 499,974.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 499,974.36/618.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 807.75

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