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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.52, 856.32 and 535.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.52, 856.32 and 535.15 is: 803.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.52 : 856.32 = 535.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.52/856.32 = 535.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.52x = 856.32 × 535.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.52x = 458,259.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,259.65/570.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 803.23

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