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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571.14, 856.98 and 542.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571.14, 856.98 and 542.97 is: 814.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571.14 : 856.98 = 542.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571.14/856.98 = 542.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571.14x = 856.98 × 542.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571.14x = 465,314.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 465,314.43/571.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 814.71

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