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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708.24, 1,060.80 and 570.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708.24, 1,060.80 and 570.96 is: 855.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708.24 : 1,060.80 = 570.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708.24/1,060.80 = 570.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708.24x = 1,060.80 × 570.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708.24x = 605,674.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 605,674.37/708.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 855.18

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