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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 615.42, 848.57 and 571.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 615.42, 848.57 and 571.68 is: 788.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    615.42 : 848.57 = 571.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    615.42/848.57 = 571.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    615.42x = 848.57 × 571.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    615.42x = 485,107.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 485,107.64/615.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 788.25

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