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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 619.70, 929.54 and 517.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 619.70, 929.54 and 517.06 is: 775.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    619.70 : 929.54 = 517.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    619.70/929.54 = 517.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    619.70x = 929.54 × 517.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    619.70x = 480,627.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 480,627.95/619.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 775.58

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