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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.68, 924.88 and 540.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.68, 924.88 and 540.28 is: 808.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.68 : 924.88 = 540.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.68/924.88 = 540.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.68x = 924.88 × 540.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.68x = 499,694.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 499,694.17/617.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 808.99

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