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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.90, 928.02 and 530.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.90, 928.02 and 530.24 is: 796.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.90 : 928.02 = 530.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.90/928.02 = 530.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.90x = 928.02 × 530.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.90x = 492,073.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 492,073.32/617.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 796.36

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