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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 603.18, 831.87 and 572.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 603.18, 831.87 and 572.94 is: 790.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    603.18 : 831.87 = 572.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    603.18/831.87 = 572.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    603.18x = 831.87 × 572.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    603.18x = 476,611.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,611.60/603.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 790.16

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