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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.02, 925.56 and 508.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.02, 925.56 and 508.61 is: 762.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.02 : 925.56 = 508.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.02/925.56 = 508.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.02x = 925.56 × 508.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.02x = 470,751.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470,751.39/617.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 762.95

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