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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.10, 936.15 and 573.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.10, 936.15 and 573.70 is: 860.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.10 : 936.15 = 573.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.10/936.15 = 573.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.10x = 936.15 × 573.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.10x = 537,069.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 537,069.26/624.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 860.55

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