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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.12, 849.69 and 523.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.12, 849.69 and 523.67 is: 721.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.12 : 849.69 = 523.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.12/849.69 = 523.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.12x = 849.69 × 523.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.12x = 444,952.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,952.91/617.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 721.02

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