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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.52, 855.06 and 556.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.52, 855.06 and 556.92 is: 834.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.52 : 855.06 = 556.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.52/855.06 = 556.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.52x = 855.06 × 556.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.52x = 476,200.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,200.02/570.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 834.68

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