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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.76, 851.68 and 597.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.76, 851.68 and 597.60 is: 823.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.76 : 851.68 = 597.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.76/851.68 = 597.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.76x = 851.68 × 597.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.76x = 508,963.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 508,963.97/617.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 823.89

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