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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.60, 785.70 and 538.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.60, 785.70 and 538.56 is: 741.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.60 : 785.70 = 538.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.60/785.70 = 538.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.60x = 785.70 × 538.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.60x = 423,146.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,146.59/570.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 741.58

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