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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.10, 853.80 and 574.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.10, 853.80 and 574.36 is: 793.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.10 : 853.80 = 574.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.10/853.80 = 574.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.10x = 853.80 × 574.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.10x = 490,388.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 490,388.57/618.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 793.38

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