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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.16, 923.04 and 537.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.16, 923.04 and 537.24 is: 803.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.16 : 923.04 = 537.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.16/923.04 = 537.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.16x = 923.04 × 537.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.16x = 495,894.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 495,894.01/617.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 803.51

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