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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620.72, 857.20 and 577.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620.72, 857.20 and 577.04 is: 796.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620.72 : 857.20 = 577.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620.72/857.20 = 577.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620.72x = 857.20 × 577.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620.72x = 494,638.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 494,638.69/620.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 796.88

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