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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.82, 925.03 and 530.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.82, 925.03 and 530.74 is: 794.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.82 : 925.03 = 530.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.82/925.03 = 530.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.82x = 925.03 × 530.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.82x = 490,950.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 490,950.42/617.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 794.65

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