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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 633.94, 875 and 572.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 633.94, 875 and 572.38 is: 790.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    633.94 : 875 = 572.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    633.94/875 = 572.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    633.94x = 875 × 572.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    633.94x = 500,832.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 500,832.50/633.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 790.03

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