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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.81, 850.64 and 524.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.81, 850.64 and 524.36 is: 721.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.81 : 850.64 = 524.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.81/850.64 = 524.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.81x = 850.64 × 524.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.81x = 446,038.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,038.97/617.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 721.97

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