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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.75, 930.15 and 573.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.75, 930.15 and 573.59 is: 862.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.75 : 930.15 = 573.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.75/930.15 = 573.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.75x = 930.15 × 573.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.75x = 533,527.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 533,527.06/618.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 862.27

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