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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701.51, 968.33 and 570.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701.51, 968.33 and 570.29 is: 787.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701.51 : 968.33 = 570.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701.51/968.33 = 570.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701.51x = 968.33 × 570.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701.51x = 552,225.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 552,225.50/701.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 787.20

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