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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 612.78, 845.76 and 517.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 612.78, 845.76 and 517.44 is: 714.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    612.78 : 845.76 = 517.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    612.78/845.76 = 517.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    612.78x = 845.76 × 517.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    612.78x = 437,630.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,630.05/612.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 714.17

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