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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568.64, 857.18 and 531

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568.64, 857.18 and 531 is: 800.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568.64 : 857.18 = 531 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568.64/857.18 = 531/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568.64x = 857.18 × 531
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568.64x = 455,159.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,159.93/568.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 800.44

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