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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 675.86, 932.13 and 571.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 675.86, 932.13 and 571.20 is: 787.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    675.86 : 932.13 = 571.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    675.86/932.13 = 571.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    675.86x = 932.13 × 571.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    675.86x = 532,432.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 532,432.66/675.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 787.79

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