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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.02, 916.53 and 572.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.02, 916.53 and 572.14 is: 858.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.02 : 916.53 = 572.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.02/916.53 = 572.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.02x = 916.53 × 572.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.02x = 524,383.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 524,383.47/611.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 858.21

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