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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.72, 854.44 and 575.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.72, 854.44 and 575.04 is: 794.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.72 : 854.44 = 575.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.72/854.44 = 575.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.72x = 854.44 × 575.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.72x = 491,337.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 491,337.18/618.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 794.12

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