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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 648.73, 973.14 and 572.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 648.73, 973.14 and 572.23 is: 858.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    648.73 : 973.14 = 572.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    648.73/973.14 = 572.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    648.73x = 973.14 × 572.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    648.73x = 556,859.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 556,859.90/648.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 858.38

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