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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.40, 925.20 and 525.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.40, 925.20 and 525.60 is: 787.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.40 : 925.20 = 525.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.40/925.20 = 525.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.40x = 925.20 × 525.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.40x = 486,285.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 486,285.12/617.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 787.63

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