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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571.65, 853.65 and 565.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571.65, 853.65 and 565.56 is: 844.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571.65 : 853.65 = 565.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571.65/853.65 = 565.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571.65x = 853.65 × 565.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571.65x = 482,790.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 482,790.29/571.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 844.56

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