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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.02, 785.55 and 523.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.02, 785.55 and 523.46 is: 721.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.02 : 785.55 = 523.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.02/785.55 = 523.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.02x = 785.55 × 523.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.02x = 411,204.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 411,204.00/570.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 721.39

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