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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.70, 800.60 and 570.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.70, 800.60 and 570.70 is: 800.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.70 : 800.60 = 570.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.70/800.60 = 570.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.70x = 800.60 × 570.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.70x = 456,902.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,902.42/570.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 800.60

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