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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 616.96, 925.68 and 575.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 616.96, 925.68 and 575.68 is: 863.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    616.96 : 925.68 = 575.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    616.96/925.68 = 575.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    616.96x = 925.68 × 575.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    616.96x = 532,895.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 532,895.46/616.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 863.74

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