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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571.62, 787.98 and 492.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571.62, 787.98 and 492.60 is: 679.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571.62 : 787.98 = 492.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571.62/787.98 = 492.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571.62x = 787.98 × 492.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571.62x = 388,158.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 388,158.95/571.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 679.05

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