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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 619.32, 852.96 and 576.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 619.32, 852.96 and 576.72 is: 794.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    619.32 : 852.96 = 576.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    619.32/852.96 = 576.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    619.32x = 852.96 × 576.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    619.32x = 491,919.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 491,919.09/619.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 794.29

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