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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.22, 852.59 and 573.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.22, 852.59 and 573.48 is: 792.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.22 : 852.59 = 573.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.22/852.59 = 573.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.22x = 852.59 × 573.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.22x = 488,944.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 488,944.75/617.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 792.17

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