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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 716.85, 989.92 and 570.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 716.85, 989.92 and 570.54 is: 787.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    716.85 : 989.92 = 570.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    716.85/989.92 = 570.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    716.85x = 989.92 × 570.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    716.85x = 564,793.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 564,793.38/716.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 787.88

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