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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 718.26, 990.60 and 570.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 718.26, 990.60 and 570.66 is: 787.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    718.26 : 990.60 = 570.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    718.26/990.60 = 570.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    718.26x = 990.60 × 570.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    718.26x = 565,295.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 565,295.80/718.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 787.04

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