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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 632.52, 873.36 and 570.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 632.52, 873.36 and 570.11 is: 787.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    632.52 : 873.36 = 570.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    632.52/873.36 = 570.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    632.52x = 873.36 × 570.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    632.52x = 497,906.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 497,906.90/632.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 787.18

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