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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.94, 926.10 and 507.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.94, 926.10 and 507.78 is: 761.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.94 : 926.10 = 507.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.94/926.10 = 507.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.94x = 926.10 × 507.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.94x = 470,255.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470,255.06/617.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 761.00

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