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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 632.84, 867.75 and 570.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 632.84, 867.75 and 570.42 is: 782.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    632.84 : 867.75 = 570.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    632.84/867.75 = 570.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    632.84x = 867.75 × 570.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    632.84x = 494,979.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 494,979.10/632.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 782.16

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