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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571.52, 857.40 and 555.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571.52, 857.40 and 555.68 is: 833.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571.52 : 857.40 = 555.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571.52/857.40 = 555.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571.52x = 857.40 × 555.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571.52x = 476,440.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,440.03/571.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 833.64

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