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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 612.69, 845.15 and 571.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 612.69, 845.15 and 571.68 is: 788.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    612.69 : 845.15 = 571.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    612.69/845.15 = 571.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    612.69x = 845.15 × 571.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    612.69x = 483,152.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 483,152.49/612.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 788.58

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