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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570, 788.22 and 544.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570, 788.22 and 544.22 is: 752.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570 : 788.22 = 544.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570/788.22 = 544.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570x = 788.22 × 544.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570x = 428,961.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,961.15/570
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 752.56

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