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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.18, 855.54 and 522.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.18, 855.54 and 522.66 is: 784.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.18 : 855.54 = 522.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.18/855.54 = 522.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.18x = 855.54 × 522.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.18x = 447,156.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,156.54/570.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 784.24

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