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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.04, 849.56 and 586.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.04, 849.56 and 586.26 is: 807.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.04 : 849.56 = 586.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.04/849.56 = 586.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.04x = 849.56 × 586.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.04x = 498,060.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 498,060.11/617.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 807.18

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