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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.11, 855.97 and 544.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.11, 855.97 and 544.01 is: 816.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.11 : 855.97 = 544.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.11/855.97 = 544.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.11x = 855.97 × 544.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.11x = 465,650.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 465,650.60/570.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 816.78

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