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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.96, 852.18 and 524.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.96, 852.18 and 524.60 is: 723.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.96 : 852.18 = 524.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.96/852.18 = 524.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.96x = 852.18 × 524.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.96x = 447,053.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,053.63/617.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 723.43

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