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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.54, 924.90 and 573.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.54, 924.90 and 573.80 is: 859.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.54 : 924.90 = 573.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.54/924.90 = 573.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.54x = 924.90 × 573.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.54x = 530,707.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 530,707.62/617.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 859.39

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