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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.18, 790.15 and 559.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.18, 790.15 and 559.24 is: 775.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.18 : 790.15 = 559.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.18/790.15 = 559.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.18x = 790.15 × 559.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.18x = 441,883.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,883.49/570.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 775.00

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