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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.40, 915.30 and 575.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.40, 915.30 and 575.80 is: 862.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.40 : 915.30 = 575.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.40/915.30 = 575.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.40x = 915.30 × 575.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.40x = 527,029.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,029.74/611.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 862.00

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