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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 710.24, 979.00 and 570.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 710.24, 979.00 and 570.11 is: 785.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    710.24 : 979.00 = 570.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    710.24/979.00 = 570.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    710.24x = 979.00 × 570.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    710.24x = 558,131.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558,131.37/710.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 785.84

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