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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 572.04, 787.98 and 530.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 572.04, 787.98 and 530.04 is: 730.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    572.04 : 787.98 = 530.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    572.04/787.98 = 530.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    572.04x = 787.98 × 530.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    572.04x = 417,660.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 417,660.92/572.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 730.13

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