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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.18, 853.11 and 524.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.18, 853.11 and 524.28 is: 784.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.18 : 853.11 = 524.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.18/853.11 = 524.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.18x = 853.11 × 524.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.18x = 447,268.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,268.51/570.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 784.43

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