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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.74, 850.98 and 562.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.74, 850.98 and 562.08 is: 838.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.74 : 850.98 = 562.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.74/850.98 = 562.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.74x = 850.98 × 562.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.74x = 478,318.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 478,318.84/570.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 838.08

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