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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571.43, 857.19 and 542.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571.43, 857.19 and 542.27 is: 813.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571.43 : 857.19 = 542.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571.43/857.19 = 542.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571.43x = 857.19 × 542.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571.43x = 464,828.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,828.42/571.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 813.45

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