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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 636.20, 875.84 and 570.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 636.20, 875.84 and 570.59 is: 785.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    636.20 : 875.84 = 570.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    636.20/875.84 = 570.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    636.20x = 875.84 × 570.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    636.20x = 499,738.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 499,738.31/636.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 785.51

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