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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.93, 851.97 and 518.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.93, 851.97 and 518.73 is: 715.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.93 : 851.97 = 518.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.93/851.97 = 518.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.93x = 851.97 × 518.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.93x = 441,940.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,940.63/617.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 715.20

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