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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.06, 849.60 and 523.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.06, 849.60 and 523.61 is: 720.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.06 : 849.60 = 523.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.06/849.60 = 523.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.06x = 849.60 × 523.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.06x = 444,859.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,859.06/617.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 720.93

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