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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 725.52, 1,001.24 and 570

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 725.52, 1,001.24 and 570 is: 786.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    725.52 : 1,001.24 = 570 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    725.52/1,001.24 = 570/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    725.52x = 1,001.24 × 570
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    725.52x = 570,706.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 570,706.80/725.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 786.62

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