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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 616.96, 926.88 and 533.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 616.96, 926.88 and 533.44 is: 801.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    616.96 : 926.88 = 533.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    616.96/926.88 = 533.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    616.96x = 926.88 × 533.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    616.96x = 494,434.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 494,434.87/616.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 801.41

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