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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.24, 851.31 and 549.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.24, 851.31 and 549.99 is: 821.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.24 : 851.31 = 549.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.24/851.31 = 549.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.24x = 851.31 × 549.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.24x = 468,211.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,211.99/570.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 821.08

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