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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.80, 833.76 and 571.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.80, 833.76 and 571.32 is: 787.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.80 : 833.76 = 571.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.80/833.76 = 571.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.80x = 833.76 × 571.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.80x = 476,343.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,343.76/604.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 787.61

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