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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.58, 926.44 and 534.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.58, 926.44 and 534.48 is: 801.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.58 : 926.44 = 534.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.58/926.44 = 534.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.58x = 926.44 × 534.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.58x = 495,163.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 495,163.65/617.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 801.78

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