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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701.10, 1,051.62 and 570.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701.10, 1,051.62 and 570.90 is: 856.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701.10 : 1,051.62 = 570.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701.10/1,051.62 = 570.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701.10x = 1,051.62 × 570.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701.10x = 600,369.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 600,369.86/701.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 856.33

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