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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.66, 787.78 and 550.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.66, 787.78 and 550.14 is: 759.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.66 : 787.78 = 550.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.66/787.78 = 550.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.66x = 787.78 × 550.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.66x = 433,383.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 433,383.93/570.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 759.45

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