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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.92, 852.01 and 574.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.92, 852.01 and 574.18 is: 791.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.92 : 852.01 = 574.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.92/852.01 = 574.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.92x = 852.01 × 574.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.92x = 489,207.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,207.10/617.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 791.70

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