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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.59, 850.26 and 539.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.59, 850.26 and 539.92 is: 743.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.59 : 850.26 = 539.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.59/850.26 = 539.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.59x = 850.26 × 539.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.59x = 459,072.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,072.38/617.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 743.33

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