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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.36, 787.66 and 538.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.36, 787.66 and 538.04 is: 743.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.36 : 787.66 = 538.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.36/787.66 = 538.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.36x = 787.66 × 538.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.36x = 423,792.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,792.59/570.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 743.03

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