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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 633.54, 874.70 and 567.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 633.54, 874.70 and 567.04 is: 782.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    633.54 : 874.70 = 567.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    633.54/874.70 = 567.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    633.54x = 874.70 × 567.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    633.54x = 495,987.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 495,987.99/633.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 782.88

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