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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571.68, 858.13 and 507.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571.68, 858.13 and 507.11 is: 761.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571.68 : 858.13 = 507.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571.68/858.13 = 507.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571.68x = 858.13 × 507.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571.68x = 435,160.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 435,160.75/571.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 761.20

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