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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.96, 855.90 and 518.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.96, 855.90 and 518.58 is: 777.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.96 : 855.90 = 518.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.96/855.90 = 518.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.96x = 855.90 × 518.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.96x = 443,852.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,852.62/570.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 777.38

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