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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571.77, 858.20 and 536.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571.77, 858.20 and 536.40 is: 805.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571.77 : 858.20 = 536.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571.77/858.20 = 536.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571.77x = 858.20 × 536.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571.77x = 460,335.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 460,335.80/571.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 805.11

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