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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.44, 856.62 and 541.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.44, 856.62 and 541.22 is: 812.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.44 : 856.62 = 541.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.44/856.62 = 541.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.44x = 856.62 × 541.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.44x = 463,615.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 463,615.59/570.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 812.73

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