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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 648.24, 971.44 and 571.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 648.24, 971.44 and 571.04 is: 855.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    648.24 : 971.44 = 571.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    648.24/971.44 = 571.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    648.24x = 971.44 × 571.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    648.24x = 554,731.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 554,731.10/648.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 855.75

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