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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573.08, 789.05 and 505.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573.08, 789.05 and 505.71 is: 696.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573.08 : 789.05 = 505.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573.08/789.05 = 505.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573.08x = 789.05 × 505.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573.08x = 399,027.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 399,027.95/573.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 696.29

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