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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571.46, 856.58 and 510.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571.46, 856.58 and 510.71 is: 765.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571.46 : 856.58 = 510.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571.46/856.58 = 510.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571.46x = 856.58 × 510.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571.46x = 437,457.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,457.14/571.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 765.51

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