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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.72, 855.12 and 536.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.72, 855.12 and 536.16 is: 803.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.72 : 855.12 = 536.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.72/855.12 = 536.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.72x = 855.12 × 536.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.72x = 458,481.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,481.14/570.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 803.34

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