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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.76, 926.37 and 515.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.76, 926.37 and 515.70 is: 773.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.76 : 926.37 = 515.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.76/926.37 = 515.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.76x = 926.37 × 515.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.76x = 477,729.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 477,729.01/617.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 773.32

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