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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 619.59, 928.27 and 517.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 619.59, 928.27 and 517.53 is: 775.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    619.59 : 928.27 = 517.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    619.59/928.27 = 517.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    619.59x = 928.27 × 517.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    619.59x = 480,407.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 480,407.57/619.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 775.36

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