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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571.32, 852.60 and 509.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571.32, 852.60 and 509.80 is: 760.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571.32 : 852.60 = 509.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571.32/852.60 = 509.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571.32x = 852.60 × 509.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571.32x = 434,655.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 434,655.48/571.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 760.79

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