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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571.64, 852.98 and 536.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571.64, 852.98 and 536.81 is: 801.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571.64 : 852.98 = 536.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571.64/852.98 = 536.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571.64x = 852.98 × 536.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571.64x = 457,881.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,881.24/571.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 801.00

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