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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.07, 849.78 and 604.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.07, 849.78 and 604.92 is: 833.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.07 : 849.78 = 604.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.07/849.78 = 604.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.07x = 849.78 × 604.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.07x = 514,048.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 514,048.92/617.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 833.05

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