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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628, 943.08 and 570.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628, 943.08 and 570.76 is: 857.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628 : 943.08 = 570.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628/943.08 = 570.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628x = 943.08 × 570.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628x = 538,272.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,272.34/628
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 857.12

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