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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.95, 918.60 and 572.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.95, 918.60 and 572.29 is: 859.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.95 : 918.60 = 572.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.95/918.60 = 572.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.95x = 918.60 × 572.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.95x = 525,705.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 525,705.59/611.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 859.07

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