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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571.89, 789.94 and 502.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571.89, 789.94 and 502.17 is: 693.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571.89 : 789.94 = 502.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571.89/789.94 = 502.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571.89x = 789.94 × 502.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571.89x = 396,687.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 396,687.79/571.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 693.65

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