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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.06, 925.50 and 556.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.06, 925.50 and 556.40 is: 834.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.06 : 925.50 = 556.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.06/925.50 = 556.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.06x = 925.50 × 556.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.06x = 514,948.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 514,948.20/617.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 834.52

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