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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.22, 924.62 and 530.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.22, 924.62 and 530.55 is: 794.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.22 : 924.62 = 530.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.22/924.62 = 530.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.22x = 924.62 × 530.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.22x = 490,554.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 490,554.49/617.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 794.78

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