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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571.78, 791.13 and 498.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571.78, 791.13 and 498.34 is: 689.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571.78 : 791.13 = 498.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571.78/791.13 = 498.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571.78x = 791.13 × 498.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571.78x = 394,251.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394,251.72/571.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 689.52

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