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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.78, 918.18 and 573.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.78, 918.18 and 573.34 is: 860.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.78 : 918.18 = 573.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.78/918.18 = 573.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.78x = 918.18 × 573.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.78x = 526,429.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,429.32/611.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 860.49

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