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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.08, 924.34 and 514.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.08, 924.34 and 514.02 is: 769.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.08 : 924.34 = 514.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.08/924.34 = 514.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.08x = 924.34 × 514.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.08x = 475,129.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 475,129.25/617.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 769.96

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