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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 610.50, 844.32 and 575.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 610.50, 844.32 and 575.88 is: 796.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    610.50 : 844.32 = 575.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    610.50/844.32 = 575.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    610.50x = 844.32 × 575.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    610.50x = 486,227.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 486,227.00/610.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 796.44

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