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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.63, 925.38 and 531.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.63, 925.38 and 531.36 is: 796.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.63 : 925.38 = 531.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.63/925.38 = 531.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.63x = 925.38 × 531.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.63x = 491,709.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 491,709.92/617.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 796.13

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