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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.96, 851.06 and 539.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.96, 851.06 and 539.25 is: 742.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.96 : 851.06 = 539.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.96/851.06 = 539.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.96x = 851.06 × 539.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.96x = 458,931.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,931.41/617.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 742.66

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