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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.01, 934.77 and 572.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.01, 934.77 and 572.98 is: 858.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.01 : 934.77 = 572.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.01/934.77 = 572.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.01x = 934.77 × 572.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.01x = 535,604.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 535,604.51/624.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 858.33

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