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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 616.29, 922.26 and 581.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 616.29, 922.26 and 581.21 is: 869.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    616.29 : 922.26 = 581.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    616.29/922.26 = 581.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    616.29x = 922.26 × 581.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    616.29x = 536,022.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 536,022.12/616.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 869.76

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