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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571.48, 787.98 and 501.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571.48, 787.98 and 501.28 is: 691.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571.48 : 787.98 = 501.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571.48/787.98 = 501.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571.48x = 787.98 × 501.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571.48x = 394,998.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394,998.61/571.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 691.19

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