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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.09, 924.53 and 515.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.09, 924.53 and 515.03 is: 771.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.09 : 924.53 = 515.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.09/924.53 = 515.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.09x = 924.53 × 515.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.09x = 476,153.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,153.49/617.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 771.62

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