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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.78, 856.44 and 544.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.78, 856.44 and 544.32 is: 816.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.78 : 856.44 = 544.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.78/856.44 = 544.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.78x = 856.44 × 544.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.78x = 466,177.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466,177.42/570.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 816.74

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