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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.12, 930.40 and 575.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.12, 930.40 and 575.36 is: 867.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.12 : 930.40 = 575.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.12/930.40 = 575.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.12x = 930.40 × 575.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.12x = 535,314.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 535,314.94/617.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 867.44

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