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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.78, 835.33 and 571.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.78, 835.33 and 571.15 is: 787.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.78 : 835.33 = 571.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.78/835.33 = 571.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.78x = 835.33 × 571.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.78x = 477,099.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 477,099.42/605.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 787.58

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