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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.40, 853.92 and 531.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.40, 853.92 and 531.52 is: 795.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.40 : 853.92 = 531.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.40/853.92 = 531.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.40x = 853.92 × 531.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.40x = 453,875.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,875.56/570.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 795.71

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