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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571.77, 858.75 and 549.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571.77, 858.75 and 549.33 is: 825.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571.77 : 858.75 = 549.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571.77/858.75 = 549.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571.77x = 858.75 × 549.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571.77x = 471,737.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 471,737.14/571.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 825.05

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