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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.03, 853.40 and 573.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.03, 853.40 and 573.51 is: 791.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.03 : 853.40 = 573.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.03/853.40 = 573.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.03x = 853.40 × 573.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.03x = 489,434.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,434.84/618.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 791.93

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