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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 636.14, 953.08 and 571.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 636.14, 953.08 and 571.93 is: 856.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    636.14 : 953.08 = 571.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    636.14/953.08 = 571.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    636.14x = 953.08 × 571.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    636.14x = 545,091.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 545,091.23/636.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 856.87

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