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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 653.12, 977.76 and 572.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 653.12, 977.76 and 572.12 is: 856.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    653.12 : 977.76 = 572.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    653.12/977.76 = 572.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    653.12x = 977.76 × 572.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    653.12x = 559,398.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,398.50/653.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 856.50

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