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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.78, 854.01 and 536.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.78, 854.01 and 536.22 is: 802.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.78 : 854.01 = 536.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.78/854.01 = 536.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.78x = 854.01 × 536.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.78x = 457,937.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,937.24/570.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 802.30

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