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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 671.89, 927.09 and 618.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 671.89, 927.09 and 618.12 is: 852.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    671.89 : 927.09 = 618.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    671.89/927.09 = 618.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    671.89x = 927.09 × 618.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    671.89x = 573,052.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 573,052.87/671.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 852.90

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