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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571.47, 856.28 and 516.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571.47, 856.28 and 516.80 is: 774.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571.47 : 856.28 = 516.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571.47/856.28 = 516.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571.47x = 856.28 × 516.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571.47x = 442,522.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,522.51/571.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 774.36

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