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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571.04, 787 and 415.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571.04, 787 and 415.52 is: 572.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571.04 : 787 = 415.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571.04/787 = 415.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571.04x = 787 × 415.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571.04x = 327,014.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,014.24/571.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572.66

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