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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 610.77, 916.16 and 571.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 610.77, 916.16 and 571.89 is: 857.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    610.77 : 916.16 = 571.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    610.77/916.16 = 571.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    610.77x = 916.16 × 571.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    610.77x = 523,939.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 523,939.88/610.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 857.84

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