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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.76, 924.12 and 613.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.76, 924.12 and 613.08 is: 917.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.76 : 924.12 = 613.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.76/924.12 = 613.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.76x = 924.12 × 613.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.76x = 566,559.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 566,559.49/617.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 917.12

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