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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.84, 788.23 and 544.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.84, 788.23 and 544.58 is: 751.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.84 : 788.23 = 544.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.84/788.23 = 544.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.84x = 788.23 × 544.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.84x = 429,254.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 429,254.29/570.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 751.97

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