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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 632.24, 873 and 573.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 632.24, 873 and 573.68 is: 792.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    632.24 : 873 = 573.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    632.24/873 = 573.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    632.24x = 873 × 573.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    632.24x = 500,822.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 500,822.64/632.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 792.14

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