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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 572.77, 788.38 and 489.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 572.77, 788.38 and 489.61 is: 673.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    572.77 : 788.38 = 489.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    572.77/788.38 = 489.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    572.77x = 788.38 × 489.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    572.77x = 385,998.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 385,998.73/572.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 673.92

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