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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.60, 924.74 and 519.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.60, 924.74 and 519.84 is: 778.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.60 : 924.74 = 519.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.60/924.74 = 519.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.60x = 924.74 × 519.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.60x = 480,716.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 480,716.84/617.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 778.36

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