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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.06, 785.70 and 530.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.06, 785.70 and 530.64 is: 731.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.06 : 785.70 = 530.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.06/785.70 = 530.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.06x = 785.70 × 530.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.06x = 416,923.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 416,923.85/570.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 731.37

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