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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.57, 786.81 and 512.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.57, 786.81 and 512.43 is: 706.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.57 : 786.81 = 512.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.57/786.81 = 512.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.57x = 786.81 × 512.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.57x = 403,185.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,185.05/570.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 706.64

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