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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.96, 788.40 and 543.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.96, 788.40 and 543.24 is: 750.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.96 : 788.40 = 543.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.96/788.40 = 543.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.96x = 788.40 × 543.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.96x = 428,290.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,290.42/570.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 750.12

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