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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.92, 954.92 and 571.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.92, 954.92 and 571.52 is: 858.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.92 : 954.92 = 571.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.92/954.92 = 571.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.92x = 954.92 × 571.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.92x = 545,755.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 545,755.88/635.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 858.21

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