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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571.64, 788.90 and 550.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571.64, 788.90 and 550.98 is: 760.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571.64 : 788.90 = 550.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571.64/788.90 = 550.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571.64x = 788.90 × 550.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571.64x = 434,665.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 434,665.37/571.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 760.39

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