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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.20, 849.78 and 518.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.20, 849.78 and 518.74 is: 714.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.20 : 849.78 = 518.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.20/849.78 = 518.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.20x = 849.78 × 518.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.20x = 440,814.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,814.88/617.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 714.22

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