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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 653.25, 977.95 and 572.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 653.25, 977.95 and 572.25 is: 856.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    653.25 : 977.95 = 572.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    653.25/977.95 = 572.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    653.25x = 977.95 × 572.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    653.25x = 559,629.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,629.03/653.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 856.68

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