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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.96, 928.38 and 534.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.96, 928.38 and 534.44 is: 802.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.96 : 928.38 = 534.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.96/928.38 = 534.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.96x = 928.38 × 534.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.96x = 496,163.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 496,163.41/617.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 802.91

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