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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.93, 927.48 and 573.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.93, 927.48 and 573.37 is: 859.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.93 : 927.48 = 573.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.93/927.48 = 573.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.93x = 927.48 × 573.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.93x = 531,789.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 531,789.21/618.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 859.21

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