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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 718.07, 990.64 and 570.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 718.07, 990.64 and 570.11 is: 786.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    718.07 : 990.64 = 570.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    718.07/990.64 = 570.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    718.07x = 990.64 × 570.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    718.07x = 564,773.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 564,773.77/718.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 786.52

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