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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.86, 926.83 and 503.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.86, 926.83 and 503.62 is: 755.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.86 : 926.83 = 503.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.86/926.83 = 503.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.86x = 926.83 × 503.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.86x = 466,770.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466,770.12/617.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 755.46

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