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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 616.74, 923.51 and 535.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 616.74, 923.51 and 535.61 is: 802.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    616.74 : 923.51 = 535.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    616.74/923.51 = 535.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    616.74x = 923.51 × 535.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    616.74x = 494,633.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 494,633.90/616.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 802.01

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