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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 642.76, 886.82 and 573.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 642.76, 886.82 and 573.08 is: 790.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    642.76 : 886.82 = 573.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    642.76/886.82 = 573.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    642.76x = 886.82 × 573.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    642.76x = 508,218.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 508,218.81/642.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 790.68

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