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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.52, 851.13 and 524.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.52, 851.13 and 524.52 is: 722.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.52 : 851.13 = 524.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.52/851.13 = 524.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.52x = 851.13 × 524.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.52x = 446,434.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,434.71/617.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 722.95

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