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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.16, 927.72 and 572.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.16, 927.72 and 572.04 is: 859.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.16 : 927.72 = 572.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.16/927.72 = 572.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.16x = 927.72 × 572.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.16x = 530,692.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 530,692.95/617.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 859.90

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