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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717.54, 989.16 and 570.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717.54, 989.16 and 570.23 is: 786.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717.54 : 989.16 = 570.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717.54/989.16 = 570.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717.54x = 989.16 × 570.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717.54x = 564,048.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 564,048.71/717.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 786.09

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