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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 616.75, 924.20 and 571.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 616.75, 924.20 and 571.18 is: 855.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    616.75 : 924.20 = 571.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    616.75/924.20 = 571.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    616.75x = 924.20 × 571.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    616.75x = 527,884.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,884.56/616.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 855.92

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