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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 619.02, 856.17 and 575.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 619.02, 856.17 and 575.82 is: 796.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    619.02 : 856.17 = 575.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    619.02/856.17 = 575.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    619.02x = 856.17 × 575.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    619.02x = 492,999.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 492,999.81/619.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 796.42

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