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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.83, 850.24 and 597.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.83, 850.24 and 597.78 is: 822.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.83 : 850.24 = 597.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.83/850.24 = 597.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.83x = 850.24 × 597.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.83x = 508,256.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 508,256.47/617.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 822.65

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