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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 615.96, 919.53 and 570.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 615.96, 919.53 and 570.96 is: 852.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    615.96 : 919.53 = 570.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    615.96/919.53 = 570.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    615.96x = 919.53 × 570.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    615.96x = 525,014.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 525,014.85/615.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 852.35

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