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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.34, 925.74 and 557.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.34, 925.74 and 557.04 is: 835.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.34 : 925.74 = 557.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.34/925.74 = 557.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.34x = 925.74 × 557.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.34x = 515,674.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 515,674.21/617.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 835.32

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