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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.82, 926.94 and 615.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.82, 926.94 and 615.54 is: 923.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.82 : 926.94 = 615.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.82/926.94 = 615.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.82x = 926.94 × 615.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.82x = 570,568.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 570,568.65/617.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 923.52

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