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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.76, 927.04 and 568.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.76, 927.04 and 568.32 is: 852.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.76 : 927.04 = 568.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.76/927.04 = 568.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.76x = 927.04 × 568.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.76x = 526,855.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,855.37/617.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 852.85

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