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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.33, 923.94 and 514.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.33, 923.94 and 514.82 is: 770.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.33 : 923.94 = 514.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.33/923.94 = 514.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.33x = 923.94 × 514.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.33x = 475,658.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 475,658.17/617.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 770.51

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