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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571.76, 788.84 and 497.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571.76, 788.84 and 497.95 is: 687.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571.76 : 788.84 = 497.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571.76/788.84 = 497.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571.76x = 788.84 × 497.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571.76x = 392,800.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,800.28/571.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 687.00

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