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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.83, 924.69 and 515.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.83, 924.69 and 515.32 is: 771.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.83 : 924.69 = 515.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.83/924.69 = 515.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.83x = 924.69 × 515.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.83x = 476,511.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,511.25/617.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 771.27

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