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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 616.82, 923.54 and 529.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 616.82, 923.54 and 529.74 is: 793.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    616.82 : 923.54 = 529.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    616.82/923.54 = 529.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    616.82x = 923.54 × 529.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    616.82x = 489,233.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,233.43/616.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 793.16

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