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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.54, 877.50 and 573.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.54, 877.50 and 573.12 is: 791.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.54 : 877.50 = 573.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.54/877.50 = 573.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.54x = 877.50 × 573.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.54x = 502,912.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 502,912.80/635.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 791.32

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