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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.36, 926.08 and 503.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.36, 926.08 and 503.12 is: 754.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.36 : 926.08 = 503.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.36/926.08 = 503.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.36x = 926.08 × 503.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.36x = 465,929.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 465,929.37/617.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 754.71

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