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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.23, 852.42 and 533.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.23, 852.42 and 533.94 is: 737.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.23 : 852.42 = 533.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.23/852.42 = 533.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.23x = 852.42 × 533.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.23x = 455,141.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,141.13/617.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 737.39

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