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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.20, 850.83 and 535.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.20, 850.83 and 535.37 is: 798.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.20 : 850.83 = 535.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.20/850.83 = 535.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.20x = 850.83 × 535.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.20x = 455,508.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,508.86/570.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 798.86

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