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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702.80, 969.72 and 571.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702.80, 969.72 and 571.58 is: 788.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702.80 : 969.72 = 571.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702.80/969.72 = 571.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702.80x = 969.72 × 571.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702.80x = 554,272.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 554,272.56/702.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 788.66

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