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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.79, 852.33 and 507.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.79, 852.33 and 507.24 is: 699.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.79 : 852.33 = 507.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.79/852.33 = 507.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.79x = 852.33 × 507.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.79x = 432,335.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 432,335.87/617.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 699.81

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