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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.61, 850.58 and 571.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.61, 850.58 and 571.44 is: 786.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.61 : 850.58 = 571.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.61/850.58 = 571.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.61x = 850.58 × 571.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.61x = 486,052.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 486,052.58/617.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 786.99

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