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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 656.31, 906.50 and 570.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 656.31, 906.50 and 570.06 is: 787.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    656.31 : 906.50 = 570.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    656.31/906.50 = 570.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    656.31x = 906.50 × 570.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    656.31x = 516,759.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 516,759.39/656.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 787.37

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