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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.30, 926.24 and 503.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.30, 926.24 and 503.06 is: 754.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.30 : 926.24 = 503.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.30/926.24 = 503.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.30x = 926.24 × 503.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.30x = 465,954.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 465,954.29/617.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 754.83

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