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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 642.15, 887.27 and 571.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 642.15, 887.27 and 571.59 is: 789.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    642.15 : 887.27 = 571.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    642.15/887.27 = 571.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    642.15x = 887.27 × 571.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    642.15x = 507,151.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 507,151.80/642.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 789.77

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