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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.15, 924.37 and 524.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.15, 924.37 and 524.81 is: 786.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.15 : 924.37 = 524.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.15/924.37 = 524.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.15x = 924.37 × 524.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.15x = 485,118.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 485,118.62/617.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 786.06

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