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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571.23, 857.79 and 541.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571.23, 857.79 and 541.98 is: 813.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571.23 : 857.79 = 541.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571.23/857.79 = 541.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571.23x = 857.79 × 541.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571.23x = 464,905.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,905.02/571.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 813.87

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