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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571.32, 787.86 and 405.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571.32, 787.86 and 405.54 is: 559.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571.32 : 787.86 = 405.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571.32/787.86 = 405.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571.32x = 787.86 × 405.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571.32x = 319,508.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,508.74/571.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559.25

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