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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.98, 852.48 and 536.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.98, 852.48 and 536.06 is: 738.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.98 : 852.48 = 536.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.98/852.48 = 536.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.98x = 852.48 × 536.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.98x = 456,980.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,980.43/618.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 738.28

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