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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 572.22, 857.64 and 498.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 572.22, 857.64 and 498.78 is: 747.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    572.22 : 857.64 = 498.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    572.22/857.64 = 498.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    572.22x = 857.64 × 498.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    572.22x = 427,773.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 427,773.68/572.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 747.57

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