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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.00, 847.22 and 523.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.00, 847.22 and 523.44 is: 718.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.00 : 847.22 = 523.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.00/847.22 = 523.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.00x = 847.22 × 523.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.00x = 443,466.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,466.22/617.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 718.75

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