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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 684.79, 944.19 and 573.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 684.79, 944.19 and 573.01 is: 790.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    684.79 : 944.19 = 573.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    684.79/944.19 = 573.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    684.79x = 944.19 × 573.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    684.79x = 541,030.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,030.31/684.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 790.07

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