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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 653.22, 901.78 and 570.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 653.22, 901.78 and 570.16 is: 787.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    653.22 : 901.78 = 570.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    653.22/901.78 = 570.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    653.22x = 901.78 × 570.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    653.22x = 514,158.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 514,158.88/653.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 787.11

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