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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701.30, 1,049.83 and 570.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701.30, 1,049.83 and 570.08 is: 853.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701.30 : 1,049.83 = 570.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701.30/1,049.83 = 570.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701.30x = 1,049.83 × 570.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701.30x = 598,488.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 598,488.29/701.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 853.40

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