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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 715.80, 1,070.88 and 570

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 715.80, 1,070.88 and 570 is: 852.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    715.80 : 1,070.88 = 570 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    715.80/1,070.88 = 570/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    715.80x = 1,070.88 × 570
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    715.80x = 610,401.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 610,401.60/715.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 852.75

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