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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.12, 855.90 and 505.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.12, 855.90 and 505.32 is: 758.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.12 : 855.90 = 505.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.12/855.90 = 505.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.12x = 855.90 × 505.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.12x = 432,503.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 432,503.39/570.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 758.62

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