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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.81, 851.64 and 524.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.81, 851.64 and 524.45 is: 722.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.81 : 851.64 = 524.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.81/851.64 = 524.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.81x = 851.64 × 524.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.81x = 446,642.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,642.60/617.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 722.94

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