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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620.83, 857.78 and 517.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620.83, 857.78 and 517.15 is: 714.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620.83 : 857.78 = 517.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620.83/857.78 = 517.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620.83x = 857.78 × 517.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620.83x = 443,598.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,598.14/620.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 714.53

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