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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.95, 852.24 and 524.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.95, 852.24 and 524.93 is: 723.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.95 : 852.24 = 524.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.95/852.24 = 524.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.95x = 852.24 × 524.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.95x = 447,366.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,366.34/617.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 723.96

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