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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647.70, 971.19 and 570.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647.70, 971.19 and 570.84 is: 855.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647.70 : 971.19 = 570.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647.70/971.19 = 570.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647.70x = 971.19 × 570.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647.70x = 554,394.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 554,394.10/647.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 855.94

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