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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621.08, 931.98 and 572.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621.08, 931.98 and 572.12 is: 858.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621.08 : 931.98 = 572.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621.08/931.98 = 572.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621.08x = 931.98 × 572.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621.08x = 533,204.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 533,204.40/621.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 858.51

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