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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 572.63, 856.88 and 492.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 572.63, 856.88 and 492.44 is: 736.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    572.63 : 856.88 = 492.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    572.63/856.88 = 492.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    572.63x = 856.88 × 492.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    572.63x = 421,959.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 421,959.53/572.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 736.88

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