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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571.53, 856.20 and 555.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571.53, 856.20 and 555.06 is: 831.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571.53 : 856.20 = 555.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571.53/856.20 = 555.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571.53x = 856.20 × 555.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571.53x = 475,242.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 475,242.37/571.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 831.53

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