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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.06, 924.16 and 562.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.06, 924.16 and 562.38 is: 842.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.06 : 924.16 = 562.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.06/924.16 = 562.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.06x = 924.16 × 562.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.06x = 519,729.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,729.10/617.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 842.27

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