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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 632.84, 948.99 and 572.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 632.84, 948.99 and 572.54 is: 858.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    632.84 : 948.99 = 572.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    632.84/948.99 = 572.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    632.84x = 948.99 × 572.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    632.84x = 543,334.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 543,334.73/632.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 858.57

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