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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571.42, 856.80 and 503.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571.42, 856.80 and 503.08 is: 754.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571.42 : 856.80 = 503.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571.42/856.80 = 503.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571.42x = 856.80 × 503.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571.42x = 431,038.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,038.94/571.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 754.33

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