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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571.26, 786.35 and 492.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571.26, 786.35 and 492.84 is: 678.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571.26 : 786.35 = 492.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571.26/786.35 = 492.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571.26x = 786.35 × 492.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571.26x = 387,544.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 387,544.73/571.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 678.40

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