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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621.12, 930.60 and 575.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621.12, 930.60 and 575.76 is: 862.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621.12 : 930.60 = 575.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621.12/930.60 = 575.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621.12x = 930.60 × 575.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621.12x = 535,802.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 535,802.26/621.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 862.64

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