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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.20, 932.11 and 617.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.20, 932.11 and 617.20 is: 932.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.20 : 932.11 = 617.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.20/932.11 = 617.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.20x = 932.11 × 617.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.20x = 575,298.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 575,298.29/617.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 932.11

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