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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 615.10, 922.65 and 571.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 615.10, 922.65 and 571.90 is: 857.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    615.10 : 922.65 = 571.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    615.10/922.65 = 571.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    615.10x = 922.65 × 571.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    615.10x = 527,663.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,663.54/615.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 857.85

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