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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637.35, 879.71 and 571.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637.35, 879.71 and 571.74 is: 789.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637.35 : 879.71 = 571.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637.35/879.71 = 571.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637.35x = 879.71 × 571.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637.35x = 502,965.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 502,965.40/637.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 789.15

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