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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571.60, 855.96 and 541.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571.60, 855.96 and 541.36 is: 810.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571.60 : 855.96 = 541.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571.60/855.96 = 541.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571.60x = 855.96 × 541.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571.60x = 463,382.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 463,382.51/571.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 810.68

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