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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.88, 853.92 and 570.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.88, 853.92 and 570.24 is: 786.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.88 : 853.92 = 570.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.88/853.92 = 570.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.88x = 853.92 × 570.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.88x = 486,939.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 486,939.34/618.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 786.81

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