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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.43, 927.35 and 544.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.43, 927.35 and 544.53 is: 817.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.43 : 927.35 = 544.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.43/927.35 = 544.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.43x = 927.35 × 544.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.43x = 504,967.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,967.17/617.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 817.85

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