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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 636.24, 879.22 and 571.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 636.24, 879.22 and 571.44 is: 789.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    636.24 : 879.22 = 571.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    636.24/879.22 = 571.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    636.24x = 879.22 × 571.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    636.24x = 502,421.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 502,421.48/636.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 789.67

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