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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.04, 850.88 and 528.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.04, 850.88 and 528.83 is: 729.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.04 : 850.88 = 528.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.04/850.88 = 528.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.04x = 850.88 × 528.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.04x = 449,969.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,969.64/617.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 729.24

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