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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.64, 855.40 and 509.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.64, 855.40 and 509.52 is: 763.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.64 : 855.40 = 509.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.64/855.40 = 509.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.64x = 855.40 × 509.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.64x = 435,843.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 435,843.41/570.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 763.78

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