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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.85, 871.85 and 573.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.85, 871.85 and 573.44 is: 786.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.85 : 871.85 = 573.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.85/871.85 = 573.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.85x = 871.85 × 573.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.85x = 499,950.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 499,950.74/635.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 786.27

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