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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 674.92, 929.38 and 571.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 674.92, 929.38 and 571.24 is: 786.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    674.92 : 929.38 = 571.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    674.92/929.38 = 571.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    674.92x = 929.38 × 571.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    674.92x = 530,899.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 530,899.03/674.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 786.61

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