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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.39, 924.97 and 529.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.39, 924.97 and 529.91 is: 793.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.39 : 924.97 = 529.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.39/924.97 = 529.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.39x = 924.97 × 529.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.39x = 490,150.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 490,150.85/617.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 793.91

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