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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 572.57, 789.65 and 514.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 572.57, 789.65 and 514.55 is: 709.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    572.57 : 789.65 = 514.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    572.57/789.65 = 514.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    572.57x = 789.65 × 514.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    572.57x = 406,315.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,315.74/572.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 709.64

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