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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647.60, 971.19 and 570.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647.60, 971.19 and 570.65 is: 855.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647.60 : 971.19 = 570.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647.60/971.19 = 570.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647.60x = 971.19 × 570.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647.60x = 554,204.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 554,204.72/647.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 855.79

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