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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.24, 785.52 and 540.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.24, 785.52 and 540.96 is: 745.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.24 : 785.52 = 540.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.24/785.52 = 540.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.24x = 785.52 × 540.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.24x = 424,934.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,934.90/570.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 745.19

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