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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571.20, 785.98 and 516

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571.20, 785.98 and 516 is: 710.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571.20 : 785.98 = 516 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571.20/785.98 = 516/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571.20x = 785.98 × 516
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571.20x = 405,565.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 405,565.68/571.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 710.02

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