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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.40, 851.58 and 539.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.40, 851.58 and 539.64 is: 744.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.40 : 851.58 = 539.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.40/851.58 = 539.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.40x = 851.58 × 539.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.40x = 459,546.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,546.63/617.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 744.33

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