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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.64, 851.70 and 555.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.64, 851.70 and 555.72 is: 766.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.64 : 851.70 = 555.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.64/851.70 = 555.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.64x = 851.70 × 555.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.64x = 473,306.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473,306.72/617.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 766.31

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