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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 619.28, 927.99 and 573.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 619.28, 927.99 and 573.72 is: 859.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    619.28 : 927.99 = 573.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    619.28/927.99 = 573.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    619.28x = 927.99 × 573.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    619.28x = 532,406.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 532,406.42/619.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 859.72

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