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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571.21, 856.28 and 518.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571.21, 856.28 and 518.83 is: 777.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571.21 : 856.28 = 518.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571.21/856.28 = 518.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571.21x = 856.28 × 518.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571.21x = 444,261.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,261.16/571.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 777.75

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