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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 709.29, 1,061.51 and 617.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 709.29, 1,061.51 and 617.49 is: 924.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    709.29 : 1,061.51 = 617.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    709.29/1,061.51 = 617.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    709.29x = 1,061.51 × 617.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    709.29x = 655,468.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 655,468.72/709.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 924.12

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