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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 642.24, 885.74 and 571.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 642.24, 885.74 and 571.46 is: 788.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    642.24 : 885.74 = 571.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    642.24/885.74 = 571.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    642.24x = 885.74 × 571.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    642.24x = 506,157.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 506,157.69/642.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 788.11

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