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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.22, 917.23 and 570.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.22, 917.23 and 570.72 is: 856.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.22 : 917.23 = 570.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.22/917.23 = 570.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.22x = 917.23 × 570.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.22x = 523,481.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 523,481.51/611.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 856.45

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