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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 648.22, 971.10 and 575.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 648.22, 971.10 and 575.32 is: 861.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    648.22 : 971.10 = 575.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    648.22/971.10 = 575.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    648.22x = 971.10 × 575.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    648.22x = 558,693.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558,693.25/648.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 861.89

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