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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.03, 787.28 and 507.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.03, 787.28 and 507.86 is: 701.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.03 : 787.28 = 507.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.03/787.28 = 507.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.03x = 787.28 × 507.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.03x = 399,828.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 399,828.02/570.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 701.42

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