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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571.38, 857.88 and 561.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571.38, 857.88 and 561.66 is: 843.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571.38 : 857.88 = 561.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571.38/857.88 = 561.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571.38x = 857.88 × 561.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571.38x = 481,836.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,836.88/571.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 843.29

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