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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.02, 925.71 and 575.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.02, 925.71 and 575.30 is: 861.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.02 : 925.71 = 575.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.02/925.71 = 575.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.02x = 925.71 × 575.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.02x = 532,560.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 532,560.96/618.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 861.72

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