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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.72, 856.08 and 546.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.72, 856.08 and 546.24 is: 819.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.72 : 856.08 = 546.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.72/856.08 = 546.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.72x = 856.08 × 546.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.72x = 467,625.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 467,625.14/570.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 819.36

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