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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.16, 787.08 and 507.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.16, 787.08 and 507.52 is: 700.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.16 : 787.08 = 507.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.16/787.08 = 507.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.16x = 787.08 × 507.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.16x = 399,458.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 399,458.84/570.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 700.61

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