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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571, 788.04 and 415.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571, 788.04 and 415.84 is: 573.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571 : 788.04 = 415.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571/788.04 = 415.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571x = 788.04 × 415.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571x = 327,698.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,698.55/571
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.90

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