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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.24, 856.98 and 555.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.24, 856.98 and 555.66 is: 835.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.24 : 856.98 = 555.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.24/856.98 = 555.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.24x = 856.98 × 555.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.24x = 476,189.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,189.51/570.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 835.07

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