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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 616.04, 924.60 and 525.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 616.04, 924.60 and 525.50 is: 788.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    616.04 : 924.60 = 525.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    616.04/924.60 = 525.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    616.04x = 924.60 × 525.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    616.04x = 485,877.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 485,877.30/616.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 788.71

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