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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.73, 787.08 and 528.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.73, 787.08 and 528.31 is: 728.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.73 : 787.08 = 528.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.73/787.08 = 528.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.73x = 787.08 × 528.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.73x = 415,822.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415,822.23/570.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 728.58

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