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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.21, 786.48 and 551.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.21, 786.48 and 551.15 is: 760.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.21 : 786.48 = 551.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.21/786.48 = 551.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.21x = 786.48 × 551.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.21x = 433,468.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 433,468.45/570.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 760.19

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