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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 616.69, 850.35 and 572.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 616.69, 850.35 and 572.95 is: 790.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    616.69 : 850.35 = 572.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    616.69/850.35 = 572.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    616.69x = 850.35 × 572.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    616.69x = 487,208.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 487,208.03/616.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 790.04

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