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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.39, 785.78 and 542.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.39, 785.78 and 542.60 is: 747.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.39 : 785.78 = 542.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.39/785.78 = 542.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.39x = 785.78 × 542.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.39x = 426,361.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,361.04/570.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 747.49

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