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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571.71, 857.88 and 530.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571.71, 857.88 and 530.40 is: 795.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571.71 : 857.88 = 530.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571.71/857.88 = 530.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571.71x = 857.88 × 530.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571.71x = 455,019.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,019.55/571.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 795.89

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