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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 649.52, 895.72 and 571.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 649.52, 895.72 and 571.76 is: 788.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    649.52 : 895.72 = 571.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    649.52/895.72 = 571.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    649.52x = 895.72 × 571.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    649.52x = 512,136.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 512,136.87/649.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 788.49

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