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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 615.40, 923.22 and 574.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 615.40, 923.22 and 574.60 is: 862.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    615.40 : 923.22 = 574.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    615.40/923.22 = 574.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    615.40x = 923.22 × 574.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    615.40x = 530,482.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 530,482.21/615.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 862.01

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