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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 631.84, 947.49 and 571.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 631.84, 947.49 and 571.54 is: 857.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    631.84 : 947.49 = 571.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    631.84/947.49 = 571.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    631.84x = 947.49 × 571.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    631.84x = 541,528.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,528.43/631.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 857.07

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