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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.10, 927.46 and 571.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.10, 927.46 and 571.84 is: 859.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.10 : 927.46 = 571.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.10/927.46 = 571.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.10x = 927.46 × 571.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.10x = 530,358.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 530,358.73/617.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 859.44

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