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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571.68, 789.48 and 570.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571.68, 789.48 and 570.60 is: 787.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571.68 : 789.48 = 570.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571.68/789.48 = 570.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571.68x = 789.48 × 570.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571.68x = 450,477.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,477.29/571.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 787.99

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