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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.08, 854.18 and 511.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.08, 854.18 and 511.96 is: 767.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.08 : 854.18 = 511.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.08/854.18 = 511.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.08x = 854.18 × 511.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.08x = 437,305.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,305.99/570.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 767.10

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