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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.09, 786.83 and 544.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.09, 786.83 and 544.12 is: 750.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.09 : 786.83 = 544.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.09/786.83 = 544.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.09x = 786.83 × 544.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.09x = 428,131.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,131.91/570.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 750.99

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