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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.97, 852.60 and 540.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.97, 852.60 and 540.09 is: 745.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.97 : 852.60 = 540.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.97/852.60 = 540.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.97x = 852.60 × 540.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.97x = 460,480.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 460,480.73/617.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 745.15

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