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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 616.41, 926.64 and 571.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 616.41, 926.64 and 571.30 is: 858.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    616.41 : 926.64 = 571.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    616.41/926.64 = 571.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    616.41x = 926.64 × 571.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    616.41x = 529,389.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 529,389.43/616.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 858.83

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