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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 634.35, 875.57 and 568.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 634.35, 875.57 and 568.74 is: 785.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    634.35 : 875.57 = 568.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    634.35/875.57 = 568.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    634.35x = 875.57 × 568.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    634.35x = 497,971.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 497,971.68/634.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 785.01

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