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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.74, 852.41 and 539.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.74, 852.41 and 539.15 is: 805.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.74 : 852.41 = 539.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.74/852.41 = 539.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.74x = 852.41 × 539.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.74x = 459,576.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,576.29/570.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 805.23

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