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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620.73, 932.18 and 571.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620.73, 932.18 and 571.89 is: 858.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620.73 : 932.18 = 571.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620.73/932.18 = 571.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620.73x = 932.18 × 571.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620.73x = 533,101.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 533,101.56/620.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 858.83

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