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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.54, 785.79 and 530.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.54, 785.79 and 530.22 is: 730.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.54 : 785.79 = 530.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.54/785.79 = 530.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.54x = 785.79 × 530.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.54x = 416,641.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 416,641.57/570.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 730.26

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