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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.73, 856.91 and 544.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.73, 856.91 and 544.63 is: 817.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.73 : 856.91 = 544.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.73/856.91 = 544.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.73x = 856.91 × 544.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.73x = 466,696.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466,696.17/570.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 817.72

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