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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 648.76, 972.32 and 575.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 648.76, 972.32 and 575.86 is: 863.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    648.76 : 972.32 = 575.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    648.76/972.32 = 575.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    648.76x = 972.32 × 575.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    648.76x = 559,920.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,920.20/648.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 863.06

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