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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.03, 849.85 and 534.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.03, 849.85 and 534.14 is: 735.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.03 : 849.85 = 534.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.03/849.85 = 534.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.03x = 849.85 × 534.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.03x = 453,938.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,938.88/617.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 735.68

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