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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.96, 855.80 and 524.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.96, 855.80 and 524.83 is: 786.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.96 : 855.80 = 524.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.96/855.80 = 524.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.96x = 855.80 × 524.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.96x = 449,149.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,149.51/570.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 786.66

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