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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571.58, 786.98 and 504.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571.58, 786.98 and 504.21 is: 694.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571.58 : 786.98 = 504.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571.58/786.98 = 504.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571.58x = 786.98 × 504.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571.58x = 396,799.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 396,799.18/571.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 694.21

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