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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571.74, 856.68 and 517.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571.74, 856.68 and 517.06 is: 774.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571.74 : 856.68 = 517.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571.74/856.68 = 517.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571.74x = 856.68 × 517.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571.74x = 442,954.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,954.96/571.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 774.75

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