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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 619.53, 927.90 and 575.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 619.53, 927.90 and 575.79 is: 862.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    619.53 : 927.90 = 575.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    619.53/927.90 = 575.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    619.53x = 927.90 × 575.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    619.53x = 534,275.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 534,275.54/619.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 862.39

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